serpentracer
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my dads HP touchsmart computer's hard drive is failing.
ultimately I guess the only option is to replace the drive.
now my question is, can the recovery discs install the os or not?
I'm getting mixed answers from a few people. some try to tell me they've installed a os from them others tell me the discs fix a broken os only and cannot install the os on a new drive.
I'd hate for him to have to buy another computer or a drive + windows 7.
it's a toss up if the computer is even worth it.
the linux route is not for him. he can barely understand how to use windows.
ultimately I guess the only option is to replace the drive.
now my question is, can the recovery discs install the os or not?
I'm getting mixed answers from a few people. some try to tell me they've installed a os from them others tell me the discs fix a broken os only and cannot install the os on a new drive.
I'd hate for him to have to buy another computer or a drive + windows 7.
it's a toss up if the computer is even worth it.
the linux route is not for him. he can barely understand how to use windows.