Can anyone please help I have an Acer TravelMate C100 and do not have the
recovery discs. Acer does not have them anymore. Does anyone out there have
them that would be willing to make a copy for me. I would be glad to pay for
them. I still have My Windows Product Key. I would also settle for a copy of
just Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. Again I have the product key.

If no one does does anyone know if I can convert a copy of Windows XP
Professional edition to work on a tablet PC.

Thanks,
Brad S.

What you're asking is illegal. Your support needs to come from Acer, where
the product key you have is based on their version of the software.
--
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol

Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Brad Shook" <bshook@echd.org.removeme> wrote in message
news:OikHI2lJFHA.3336@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Can anyone please help I have an Acer TravelMate C100 and do not have the
> recovery discs. Acer does not have them anymore. Does anyone out there
> have
> them that would be willing to make a copy for me. I would be glad to pay
> for
> them. I still have My Windows Product Key. I would also settle for a copy
> of
> just Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. Again I have the product key.
>
> If no one does does anyone know if I can convert a copy of Windows XP
> Professional edition to work on a tablet PC.
>
> Thanks,
> Brad S.
>
>

If it is true that Acer didn't provide an OS disk and won't provide one this
is a big problem.

"Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
news:e51WjCmJFHA.3196@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> What you're asking is illegal. Your support needs to come from Acer,
> where the product key you have is based on their version of the software.

Acer furnishes recovery disks.
--
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol

Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Mickey Segal" <not_monitored@example.com> wrote in message
news:%23W2xwLmJFHA.2980@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> If it is true that Acer didn't provide an OS disk and won't provide one
> this is a big problem.
>
> "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
> news:e51WjCmJFHA.3196@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> What you're asking is illegal. Your support needs to come from Acer,
>> where the product key you have is based on their version of the software.
>
>

Hopefully Acer furnishes recovery disks for the model the Original Poster
has, which should not be difficult since there are no antique Tablet PCs.

Why do we keep hearing stories of people being unable to get recovery disks?
Why do some Tablet PC manufacturers not ship the disks routinely? It seems
like a minor cost saving with little clear benefit to the hardware
manufacturer.

"Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
news:u4l0uOmJFHA.1096@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Acer furnishes recovery disks.

Good bargains on EBay, Mickey? I haven't seen a Tablet PC yet that doesn't
ship from an OEM with recovery disks of some sort, either CD or DVD, even if
they might access a hidden drive on the hard drive. That doesn't mean,
however, that a source other than the OEM won't sell a Tablet without the
proper software included. Buyer beware. 8-)
--
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol

Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Mickey Segal" <not_monitored@example.com> wrote in message
news:OUNm0dmJFHA.3076@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Hopefully Acer furnishes recovery disks for the model the Original Poster
> has, which should not be difficult since there are no antique Tablet PCs.
>
> Why do we keep hearing stories of people being unable to get recovery
> disks? Why do some Tablet PC manufacturers not ship the disks routinely?
> It seems like a minor cost saving with little clear benefit to the
> hardware manufacturer.

Ya, I called Acer and they said they no longer cary the recovery disc for my
model but I can send them the computer and they will reload the software for
$200.00.
So it would make sence that if they can reload the software from there ghost
image they could copy the ghost image to a blank cd-r and send that to me.

"Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
news:OT0mwtmJFHA.2396@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Good bargains on EBay, Mickey? I haven't seen a Tablet PC yet that
doesn't
> ship from an OEM with recovery disks of some sort, either CD or DVD, even
if
> they might access a hidden drive on the hard drive. That doesn't mean,
> however, that a source other than the OEM won't sell a Tablet without the
> proper software included. Buyer beware. 8-)
> --
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
>
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "Mickey Segal" <not_monitored@example.com> wrote in message
> news:OUNm0dmJFHA.3076@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > Hopefully Acer furnishes recovery disks for the model the Original
Poster
> > has, which should not be difficult since there are no antique Tablet
PCs.
> >
> > Why do we keep hearing stories of people being unable to get recovery
> > disks? Why do some Tablet PC manufacturers not ship the disks routinely?
> > It seems like a minor cost saving with little clear benefit to the
> > hardware manufacturer.
>
>

Sounds a little steep, Brad. Was your Acer originally from the OEM?
--
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol

Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Brad Shook" <bshook@echd.org.removeme> wrote in message
news:eLsY30mJFHA.1476@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Ya, I called Acer and they said they no longer cary the recovery disc for
> my
> model but I can send them the computer and they will reload the software
> for
> $200.00.
> So it would make sence that if they can reload the software from there
> ghost
> image they could copy the ghost image to a blank cd-r and send that to me.
>
> "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
> news:OT0mwtmJFHA.2396@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> Good bargains on EBay, Mickey? I haven't seen a Tablet PC yet that
> doesn't
>> ship from an OEM with recovery disks of some sort, either CD or DVD, even
> if
>> they might access a hidden drive on the hard drive. That doesn't mean,
>> however, that a source other than the OEM won't sell a Tablet without the
>> proper software included. Buyer beware. 8-)
>> --
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
>> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
>>
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "Mickey Segal" <not_monitored@example.com> wrote in message
>> news:OUNm0dmJFHA.3076@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> > Hopefully Acer furnishes recovery disks for the model the Original
> Poster
>> > has, which should not be difficult since there are no antique Tablet
> PCs.
>> >
>> > Why do we keep hearing stories of people being unable to get recovery
>> > disks? Why do some Tablet PC manufacturers not ship the disks
>> > routinely?
>> > It seems like a minor cost saving with little clear benefit to the
>> > hardware manufacturer.
>>
>>
>
>

Gateway is starting to sell computers like that too.
That's why i've been so pissed Chris.
-James

"Chris H." wrote:

> Sounds a little steep, Brad. Was your Acer originally from the OEM?
> --
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
>
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "Brad Shook" <bshook@echd.org.removeme> wrote in message
> news:eLsY30mJFHA.1476@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > Ya, I called Acer and they said they no longer cary the recovery disc for
> > my
> > model but I can send them the computer and they will reload the software
> > for
> > $200.00.
> > So it would make sence that if they can reload the software from there
> > ghost
> > image they could copy the ghost image to a blank cd-r and send that to me.
> >
> > "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
> > news:OT0mwtmJFHA.2396@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >> Good bargains on EBay, Mickey? I haven't seen a Tablet PC yet that
> > doesn't
> >> ship from an OEM with recovery disks of some sort, either CD or DVD, even
> > if
> >> they might access a hidden drive on the hard drive. That doesn't mean,
> >> however, that a source other than the OEM won't sell a Tablet without the
> >> proper software included. Buyer beware. 8-)
> >> --
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
> >> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
> >>
> >> Chris H.
> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> >> Associate Expert
> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> >>
> >>
> >> "Mickey Segal" <not_monitored@example.com> wrote in message
> >> news:OUNm0dmJFHA.3076@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> >> > Hopefully Acer furnishes recovery disks for the model the Original
> > Poster
> >> > has, which should not be difficult since there are no antique Tablet
> > PCs.
> >> >
> >> > Why do we keep hearing stories of people being unable to get recovery
> >> > disks? Why do some Tablet PC manufacturers not ship the disks
> >> > routinely?
> >> > It seems like a minor cost saving with little clear benefit to the
> >> > hardware manufacturer.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
>

No, I traded for this with my Neighbor. But I found out that Windows Tablet
version is available to MSDN subscriptions. Since I have one I am just going
to try to install it from there and load all the acer drivers. If it works I
will update everyone on the thread.
Brad
"flibbertigibbet007" <flibbertigibbet007@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:BB96D0B0-3BA5-4D06-BCB0-F4207FFEACC7@microsoft.com...
> Gateway is starting to sell computers like that too.
> That's why i've been so pissed Chris.
> -James
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
> > Sounds a little steep, Brad. Was your Acer originally from the OEM?
> > --
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
> > In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
> >
> > Chris H.
> > Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> > Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> > Associate Expert
> > Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> >
> >
> > "Brad Shook" <bshook@echd.org.removeme> wrote in message
> > news:eLsY30mJFHA.1476@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > Ya, I called Acer and they said they no longer cary the recovery disc
for
> > > my
> > > model but I can send them the computer and they will reload the
software
> > > for
> > > $200.00.
> > > So it would make sence that if they can reload the software from there
> > > ghost
> > > image they could copy the ghost image to a blank cd-r and send that to
me.
> > >
> > > "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
> > > news:OT0mwtmJFHA.2396@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > >> Good bargains on EBay, Mickey? I haven't seen a Tablet PC yet that
> > > doesn't
> > >> ship from an OEM with recovery disks of some sort, either CD or DVD,
even
> > > if
> > >> they might access a hidden drive on the hard drive. That doesn't
mean,
> > >> however, that a source other than the OEM won't sell a Tablet without
the
> > >> proper software included. Buyer beware. 8-)
> > >> --
> > >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
> > >> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
> > >>
> > >> Chris H.
> > >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> > >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> > >> Associate Expert
> > >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> "Mickey Segal" <not_monitored@example.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:OUNm0dmJFHA.3076@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > >> > Hopefully Acer furnishes recovery disks for the model the Original
> > > Poster
> > >> > has, which should not be difficult since there are no antique
Tablet
> > > PCs.
> > >> >
> > >> > Why do we keep hearing stories of people being unable to get
recovery
> > >> > disks? Why do some Tablet PC manufacturers not ship the disks
> > >> > routinely?
> > >> > It seems like a minor cost saving with little clear benefit to the
> > >> > hardware manufacturer.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >

Which model Tablet PC is that? If they're shipping with a hidden partition
containing their recovery version of the operating system, with a means of
accessing it (like the case with the drivers and applications CD), there
isn't much that can be done. I'm not sure about Gateway specifically, but
some OEMs do give the users instructions about creating their own system
CDs.
--
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol

Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"flibbertigibbet007" <flibbertigibbet007@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:BB96D0B0-3BA5-4D06-BCB0-F4207FFEACC7@microsoft.com...
> Gateway is starting to sell computers like that too.
> That's why i've been so pissed Chris.
> -James
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> Sounds a little steep, Brad. Was your Acer originally from the OEM?
>> --
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
>> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
>>
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "Brad Shook" <bshook@echd.org.removeme> wrote in message
>> news:eLsY30mJFHA.1476@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> > Ya, I called Acer and they said they no longer cary the recovery disc
>> > for
>> > my
>> > model but I can send them the computer and they will reload the
>> > software
>> > for
>> > $200.00.
>> > So it would make sence that if they can reload the software from there
>> > ghost
>> > image they could copy the ghost image to a blank cd-r and send that to
>> > me.
>> >
>> > "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
>> > news:OT0mwtmJFHA.2396@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> >> Good bargains on EBay, Mickey? I haven't seen a Tablet PC yet that
>> > doesn't
>> >> ship from an OEM with recovery disks of some sort, either CD or DVD,
>> >> even
>> > if
>> >> they might access a hidden drive on the hard drive. That doesn't
>> >> mean,
>> >> however, that a source other than the OEM won't sell a Tablet without
>> >> the
>> >> proper software included. Buyer beware. 8-)
>> >> --
>> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
>> >> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
>> >>
>> >> Chris H.
>> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> >> Associate Expert
>> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Mickey Segal" <not_monitored@example.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:OUNm0dmJFHA.3076@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> >> > Hopefully Acer furnishes recovery disks for the model the Original
>> > Poster
>> >> > has, which should not be difficult since there are no antique Tablet
>> > PCs.
>> >> >
>> >> > Why do we keep hearing stories of people being unable to get
>> >> > recovery
>> >> > disks? Why do some Tablet PC manufacturers not ship the disks
>> >> > routinely?
>> >> > It seems like a minor cost saving with little clear benefit to the
>> >> > hardware manufacturer.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>

Brad, remember an MSDN subscription carries a EULA which states you can only
use the software for development purposes.
--
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol

Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Brad Shook" <bshook@echd.org.removeme> wrote in message
news:uOt8ntnJFHA.2640@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> No, I traded for this with my Neighbor. But I found out that Windows
> Tablet
> version is available to MSDN subscriptions. Since I have one I am just
> going
> to try to install it from there and load all the acer drivers. If it works
> I
> will update everyone on the thread.
> Brad
> "flibbertigibbet007" <flibbertigibbet007@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
> in
> message news:BB96D0B0-3BA5-4D06-BCB0-F4207FFEACC7@microsoft.com...
>> Gateway is starting to sell computers like that too.
>> That's why i've been so pissed Chris.
>> -James
>>
>> "Chris H." wrote:
>>
>> > Sounds a little steep, Brad. Was your Acer originally from the OEM?
>> > --
>> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
>> > In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
>> >
>> > Chris H.
>> > Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> > Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> > Associate Expert
>> > Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>> >
>> >
>> > "Brad Shook" <bshook@echd.org.removeme> wrote in message
>> > news:eLsY30mJFHA.1476@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> > > Ya, I called Acer and they said they no longer cary the recovery disc
> for
>> > > my
>> > > model but I can send them the computer and they will reload the
> software
>> > > for
>> > > $200.00.
>> > > So it would make sence that if they can reload the software from
>> > > there
>> > > ghost
>> > > image they could copy the ghost image to a blank cd-r and send that
>> > > to
> me.
>> > >
>> > > "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:OT0mwtmJFHA.2396@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> > >> Good bargains on EBay, Mickey? I haven't seen a Tablet PC yet that
>> > > doesn't
>> > >> ship from an OEM with recovery disks of some sort, either CD or DVD,
> even
>> > > if
>> > >> they might access a hidden drive on the hard drive. That doesn't
> mean,
>> > >> however, that a source other than the OEM won't sell a Tablet
>> > >> without
> the
>> > >> proper software included. Buyer beware. 8-)
>> > >> --
>> > >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
>> > >> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
>> > >>
>> > >> Chris H.
>> > >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> > >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> > >> Associate Expert
>> > >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >> "Mickey Segal" <not_monitored@example.com> wrote in message
>> > >> news:OUNm0dmJFHA.3076@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> > >> > Hopefully Acer furnishes recovery disks for the model the Original
>> > > Poster
>> > >> > has, which should not be difficult since there are no antique
> Tablet
>> > > PCs.
>> > >> >
>> > >> > Why do we keep hearing stories of people being unable to get
> recovery
>> > >> > disks? Why do some Tablet PC manufacturers not ship the disks
>> > >> > routinely?
>> > >> > It seems like a minor cost saving with little clear benefit to the
>> > >> > hardware manufacturer.
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>
>

well gateway is doing it on all their machines now. I bought my tablet before
this issue. But my girlfriend bought a laptop from gateway, and she decided
not to buy the burner. (I didn't think she'd need it.) So we get the machine,
and it has no install disks. and their support says, we don't have disks,
you're supposed to make them when you get the computer. with the cdburner.
No cd burner, no cds.
No cds (Anywhere) of the drivers or windows install.
So we are S.O.L. when the waranty is up and if the HD is damaged. (and don't
say that it cant get damaged, my dad damaged his a few months ago. No
recoverable data. Its not likely, but what if we want a bigger HD?)

It's just my opinion that even the idea of the medialess was bad. also the
extra partition takes up what 1 gig of space that could've been used for
other purposes?
like maybe a swap file ;-)

-James


"Chris H." wrote:

> Which model Tablet PC is that? If they're shipping with a hidden partition
> containing their recovery version of the operating system, with a means of
> accessing it (like the case with the drivers and applications CD), there
> isn't much that can be done. I'm not sure about Gateway specifically, but
> some OEMs do give the users instructions about creating their own system
> CDs.
> --
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
>
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "flibbertigibbet007" <flibbertigibbet007@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message news:BB96D0B0-3BA5-4D06-BCB0-F4207FFEACC7@microsoft.com...
> > Gateway is starting to sell computers like that too.
> > That's why i've been so pissed Chris.
> > -James
> >
> > "Chris H." wrote:
> >
> >> Sounds a little steep, Brad. Was your Acer originally from the OEM?
> >> --
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
> >> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
> >>
> >> Chris H.
> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> >> Associate Expert
> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> >>
> >>
> >> "Brad Shook" <bshook@echd.org.removeme> wrote in message
> >> news:eLsY30mJFHA.1476@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> >> > Ya, I called Acer and they said they no longer cary the recovery disc
> >> > for
> >> > my
> >> > model but I can send them the computer and they will reload the
> >> > software
> >> > for
> >> > $200.00.
> >> > So it would make sence that if they can reload the software from there
> >> > ghost
> >> > image they could copy the ghost image to a blank cd-r and send that to
> >> > me.
> >> >
> >> > "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:OT0mwtmJFHA.2396@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >> >> Good bargains on EBay, Mickey? I haven't seen a Tablet PC yet that
> >> > doesn't
> >> >> ship from an OEM with recovery disks of some sort, either CD or DVD,
> >> >> even
> >> > if
> >> >> they might access a hidden drive on the hard drive. That doesn't
> >> >> mean,
> >> >> however, that a source other than the OEM won't sell a Tablet without
> >> >> the
> >> >> proper software included. Buyer beware. 8-)
> >> >> --
> >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
> >> >> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
> >> >>
> >> >> Chris H.
> >> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> >> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> >> >> Associate Expert
> >> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "Mickey Segal" <not_monitored@example.com> wrote in message
> >> >> news:OUNm0dmJFHA.3076@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> >> >> > Hopefully Acer furnishes recovery disks for the model the Original
> >> > Poster
> >> >> > has, which should not be difficult since there are no antique Tablet
> >> > PCs.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Why do we keep hearing stories of people being unable to get
> >> >> > recovery
> >> >> > disks? Why do some Tablet PC manufacturers not ship the disks
> >> >> > routinely?
> >> >> > It seems like a minor cost saving with little clear benefit to the
> >> >> > hardware manufacturer.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

The problem is you didn't get the drive to enable burning the CDs. 8-) Not
that it is anyone's fault, but the method can still work, except via an
external drive. Then you're okay for that particular hardware. Remember,
when you get to a point where you're altering the original configuration
even the OEM isn't going to honor any warranties.
--
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol

Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"flibbertigibbet007" <flibbertigibbet007@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:EF6CB323-A470-4834-AFB4-43957BF70296@microsoft.com...
> well gateway is doing it on all their machines now. I bought my tablet
> before
> this issue. But my girlfriend bought a laptop from gateway, and she
> decided
> not to buy the burner. (I didn't think she'd need it.) So we get the
> machine,
> and it has no install disks. and their support says, we don't have disks,
> you're supposed to make them when you get the computer. with the cdburner.
> No cd burner, no cds.
> No cds (Anywhere) of the drivers or windows install.
> So we are S.O.L. when the waranty is up and if the HD is damaged. (and
> don't
> say that it cant get damaged, my dad damaged his a few months ago. No
> recoverable data. Its not likely, but what if we want a bigger HD?)
>
> It's just my opinion that even the idea of the medialess was bad. also the
> extra partition takes up what 1 gig of space that could've been used for
> other purposes?
> like maybe a swap file ;-)
>
> -James
>
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> Which model Tablet PC is that? If they're shipping with a hidden
>> partition
>> containing their recovery version of the operating system, with a means
>> of
>> accessing it (like the case with the drivers and applications CD), there
>> isn't much that can be done. I'm not sure about Gateway specifically,
>> but
>> some OEMs do give the users instructions about creating their own system
>> CDs.
>> --
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
>> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
>>
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "flibbertigibbet007" <flibbertigibbet007@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
>> in
>> message news:BB96D0B0-3BA5-4D06-BCB0-F4207FFEACC7@microsoft.com...
>> > Gateway is starting to sell computers like that too.
>> > That's why i've been so pissed Chris.
>> > -James
>> >
>> > "Chris H." wrote:
>> >
>> >> Sounds a little steep, Brad. Was your Acer originally from the OEM?
>> >> --
>> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
>> >> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
>> >>
>> >> Chris H.
>> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> >> Associate Expert
>> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Brad Shook" <bshook@echd.org.removeme> wrote in message
>> >> news:eLsY30mJFHA.1476@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> >> > Ya, I called Acer and they said they no longer cary the recovery
>> >> > disc
>> >> > for
>> >> > my
>> >> > model but I can send them the computer and they will reload the
>> >> > software
>> >> > for
>> >> > $200.00.
>> >> > So it would make sence that if they can reload the software from
>> >> > there
>> >> > ghost
>> >> > image they could copy the ghost image to a blank cd-r and send that
>> >> > to
>> >> > me.
>> >> >
>> >> > "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
>> >> > news:OT0mwtmJFHA.2396@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> >> >> Good bargains on EBay, Mickey? I haven't seen a Tablet PC yet that
>> >> > doesn't
>> >> >> ship from an OEM with recovery disks of some sort, either CD or
>> >> >> DVD,
>> >> >> even
>> >> > if
>> >> >> they might access a hidden drive on the hard drive. That doesn't
>> >> >> mean,
>> >> >> however, that a source other than the OEM won't sell a Tablet
>> >> >> without
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> proper software included. Buyer beware. 8-)
>> >> >> --
>> >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
>> >> >> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Chris H.
>> >> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> >> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> >> >> Associate Expert
>> >> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "Mickey Segal" <not_monitored@example.com> wrote in message
>> >> >> news:OUNm0dmJFHA.3076@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> >> >> > Hopefully Acer furnishes recovery disks for the model the
>> >> >> > Original
>> >> > Poster
>> >> >> > has, which should not be difficult since there are no antique
>> >> >> > Tablet
>> >> > PCs.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Why do we keep hearing stories of people being unable to get
>> >> >> > recovery
>> >> >> > disks? Why do some Tablet PC manufacturers not ship the disks
>> >> >> > routinely?
>> >> >> > It seems like a minor cost saving with little clear benefit to
>> >> >> > the
>> >> >> > hardware manufacturer.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>

If you have a Tablet PC with an external CD burner maybe you could plug the
CD burner into the other computer and make a backup CD.

I'm trying to think of a reason the hardware manufacturers think it is
better for you to burn the CD than for them to ship a mass-produced OS CD.
The cost saving is minimal, particularly compared to the loss of brand
loyalty when a backup CD is needed and not available. Is the OS CD that you
burn by yourself specific to the CPU that generated it? Maybe this is an
anti-piracy measure. I can't think of any other rationale that makes sense.
Many users won't follow instructions to burn a CD when they get a new
computer unless it is made really easy and a blank CD is provided.

"flibbertigibbet007" <flibbertigibbet007@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:EF6CB323-A470-4834-AFB4-43957BF70296@microsoft.com...
> So we get the machine,
> and it has no install disks. and their support says, we don't have disks,
> you're supposed to make them when you get the computer. with the cdburner.
> No cd burner, no cds.
> No cds (Anywhere) of the drivers or windows install.