T41: Possible to create Recovery CDs from hidden partition?

Hi, I'm trying to create Recovery CDs from the hidden partition that came with the original hard drive.

I've only managed to make a copy of the original hard drive using Acronis onto a new hard drive but doing so doesn't allow you to make a factory install with the new hard drive's hidden partition.

Any ideas appreciated! Thanks!

 

If you have Rescue & Recovery installed, you can use that to create recovery discs.

 

Can I use Rescue and Recovery with the new hard disk? Or do I have to use the original hard disk to make the Recovery CDs?

 

You need to use the hard disk that has the hidden partition. R&R will create discs from that partition.

 

Thanks! T41s didn't come with Rescue and Recovery preinstalled, so I'm downloading from Lenovo version 3.1.

Here's the link to Rescue and Recovery v3.1 in case somebody needs it: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-67037