SYSTEM_SAV???

[JCW]

I have a partition titled SYSTEM_SAV on my Compaq and I am running XP Pro on
the C Drive. Can I delete the SYSTEM_SAV partition safely. I no longer have
the OS that was running on the computer. Please advise, I need the space...
Thanks in advance...


JCW

 

[Rock]

I have a partition titled SYSTEM_SAV on my Compaq and I am running XP Pro on
the C Drive. Can I delete the SYSTEM_SAV partition safely. I no longer have
the OS that was running on the computer. Please advise, I need the space...
Thanks in advance...


JCW

Sounds like that was a restore partition from the other operating
system? I would think you could but you might want to contact Compaq
tech support to be sure.

 

[t.cruise]

Sounds more like the hidden partition on the HP systems, which is there in lieu of a
Windows XP CD, for repairing and installing. If one opts to save old operating system
files during a Windows XP upgrade install, a hidden partition is NOT created. If it is a
hidden partition with your Windows XP repair and install files, and you don't have a
Windows XP CD, then I definitely would NOT delete anything from that partition. Compaq
and HP have merged. So, I would assume that it's the same hidden partition with Windows
XP repair and install files that HP systems have. If your system came without a Windows
XP CD, that would be your MAJOR clue.

 

[Kelly]

HP?

Sounds more like the hidden partition on the HP systems, which is there in
lieu of a
Windows XP CD, for repairing and installing. If one opts to save old
operating system
files during a Windows XP upgrade install, a hidden partition is NOT
created. If it is a
hidden partition with your Windows XP repair and install files, and you
don't have a
Windows XP CD, then I definitely would NOT delete anything from that
partition. Compaq
and HP have merged. So, I would assume that it's the same hidden
partition with Windows
XP repair and install files that HP systems have. If your system came
without a Windows
XP CD, that would be your MAJOR clue.
--

T.C.
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Sounds like that was a restore partition from the other operating
system? I would think you could but you might want to contact Compaq
tech support to be sure.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Hi JCW,
The SYSTEM_SAV partition stores the Factory Image and also the Compaq's proprietory feature "User Backup" files. (extension *.PQI - PowerQuest Image). If you delete the data in the System_Sav partition, reinstallation of Compaq stuff (easy access keyboard s/w, and other preinstalled applications, drivers) is not possible. You can delete the data in tthis partition ONLY if you have a 'Quick Restore CD' in place (not a Recovery CD), again there may be differences between each model of Compaq. Best advisable to contact Compaq Support.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Windows 2000 Group Policy Registry Table:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/en-us/gp/gpref.asp

I have a partition titled SYSTEM_SAV on my Compaq and I am running XP Pro on
the C Drive. Can I delete the SYSTEM_SAV partition safely. I no longer have
the OS that was running on the computer. Please advise, I need the space...
Thanks in advance...


JCW

 

[JCW]

Thanks as always Kelly,
I did away with everything related to the Compaq and installed a new OS on a
new Hard Drive etc.. So I assume it's safe to delete the SYSTEM_SAV
partition.

Thanks JCW

HP?

Sounds more like the hidden partition on the HP systems, which is there in
lieu of a
Windows XP CD, for repairing and installing. If one opts to save old
operating system
files during a Windows XP upgrade install, a hidden partition is NOT
created. If it is a
hidden partition with your Windows XP repair and install files, and you
don't have a
Windows XP CD, then I definitely would NOT delete anything from that
partition. Compaq
and HP have merged. So, I would assume that it's the same hidden
partition with Windows
XP repair and install files that HP systems have. If your system came
without a Windows
XP CD, that would be your MAJOR clue.
--

T.C.
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JCW wrote:
I have a partition titled SYSTEM_SAV on my Compaq and I am running XP
Pro on
the C Drive. Can I delete the SYSTEM_SAV partition safely. I no longer
have
the OS that was running on the computer. Please advise, I need the
space...
Thanks in advance...


JCW



Sounds like that was a restore partition from the other operating
system? I would think you could but you might want to contact Compaq
tech support to be sure.

 

[JCW]

Thanks to you as well Ramesh

JCW
Hi JCW,
The SYSTEM_SAV partition stores the Factory Image and also the Compaq's
proprietory feature "User Backup" files. (extension *.PQI - PowerQuest
Image). If you delete the data in the System_Sav partition, reinstallation
of Compaq stuff (easy access keyboard s/w, and other preinstalled
applications, drivers) is not possible. You can delete the data in tthis
partition ONLY if you have a 'Quick Restore CD' in place (not a Recovery
CD), again there may be differences between each model of Compaq. Best
advisable to contact Compaq Support.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Windows 2000 Group Policy Registry Table:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/en-us/gp/gpref.asp

I have a partition titled SYSTEM_SAV on my Compaq and I am running XP Pro on
the C Drive. Can I delete the SYSTEM_SAV partition safely. I no longer have
the OS that was running on the computer. Please advise, I need the space...
Thanks in advance...


JCW