I'm about to give my old Samsung laptop to a friend of mine, but I would like to restore it to factory condition before doing so. I saw I've accidentally removed the recovery partition when I formatted the drive the first time. I do however have a backup of the files that were on the recovery partition. As a result of the missing partition, I can no longer use F4 to boot to recovery. Is there a way to restore such functionality? I've tried creating a new partition and moving the files to it, but I imagine it has to be a specific size and have some specific properties such as bootable etc.
So the PC can recognize it as the recovery partition. Is there any tool by Samsung that allows me to restore the default partitioning? If anyone here has a samsung PC, would they be willing to share the information about their partitions, such as the flags that are set, specifically for the recovery partition. This thread here made mention of such a tool, but it was never posted and I couldn't find it: The hard drive is 500GB in size, and the type of Laptop is a Samsung R530-JT02.
Thanks in advance. Keyboard Logitech G19 Mouse Logitech G500 PSU HighPower 1000W Case Cooler Master HAF 932 Cooling Noctua NH-D14 Hard Drives Samsung 850 Pro 512GB SSD - OS / WD Caviar Black SATA 3 - 1 TBx2 - Dynamic RAID 0 / WD Caviar Green SATA 2 - 640GBx2 - Dynamic RAID 0 / WD Caviar Green SATA 2 - 640GB - Internal Backup / Seagate Barracude SATA 3 - 3TB - External Backup/ Sync Internet Speed 100/4 Mbit Cable (100GB quota) Antivirus ZoneAlarm Extreme Security / MBAM Pro / MBAE Free / SAS Free Browser IE 11 - Firefox - Chrome Other Info Logitech F710/ G27/ G940/ Z5500 // TrackIR 5 // Nvidia 3D Surround Vision. Keyboard Logitech G19 Mouse Logitech G500 PSU HighPower 1000W Case Cooler Master HAF 932 Cooling Noctua NH-D14 Hard Drives Samsung 850 Pro 512GB SSD - OS / WD Caviar Black SATA 3 - 1 TBx2 - Dynamic RAID 0 / WD Caviar Green SATA 2 - 640GBx2 - Dynamic RAID 0 / WD Caviar Green SATA 2 - 640GB - Internal Backup / Seagate Barracude SATA 3 - 3TB - External Backup/ Sync Internet Speed 100/4 Mbit Cable (100GB quota) Antivirus ZoneAlarm Extreme Security / MBAM Pro / MBAE Free / SAS Free Browser IE 11 - Firefox - Chrome Other Info Logitech F710/ G27/ G940/ Z5500 // TrackIR 5 // Nvidia 3D Surround Vision. USB Admin Tool in combination with a separate backup of the factory image (or file and folder backup of the entire Recovery partition) was how we did things with the older SRS5. The above procedures in SRS6 are much easier, though.
The thread provides overview of the process, and links to exact procedures.seems to be the best bet, but please read them all. TL;DR for me well, I did but not allAha thanks, I've just booted from the AdminTool usb and it has repartitioned my hard drive to its factory state (I used ISO to USB to copy the tool to my USB). All I have to do now is try to get the original contents of the Recovery partition back on my hard drive.
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I'll edit this post once I've any progress to report. EDIT: Managed to fix it by initializing and repartitioning the hard drive using Samsung Admin Tool, then exploring the recovery partition using an Ubuntu Live CD and the command 'sudo mount /dev/sdaX /mnt' where X is the number of the partition that is the recovery partition. Then I copied my backup over the newly created partition, WITHOUT replacing files.
Then I rebooted and recovery worked perfectly, and the PC is now back in its original state. Thanks for the help!
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Most Samsung laptops when purchased already come with a built-in Samsung recovery partition. However, it is often thought that if this partition is deleted, then there is no way to recover it. It just to be known that no accurate answer can be given, because if it cannot be recovered, then that is just a part of Samsung's security measure.
Part 1 How to create Samsung Recovery Partition For most people, the process of creating Samsung Recovery Partition is unknown territory. By using few simple steps, this can be accomplished. Here’s how: -The USB-HDD needs to be made the first boot device.Now, the Samsung Recovery Solution Admin Tool usb pen drive must be inserted in the laptop (or desktop, as the need arises).Booting should be done from USB.The process of Samsung Recovery Solution starts thereafter.The process of Samsung Recovery Solution starts thereafter.Next comes the option of clicking on ‘Initialize the Hard Disk Drive’.A confirmation needs to be given. So, ‘Yes’ must be clicked.There is a need to define the ‘Size of Recovery Area’ as 20 GB. Once done, ‘Next’ must be clicked.After doing that, ‘OK’ should be chosen.
The partitioning can continue as usual.The process takes some time, so better to wait for few minutes -After partitioning is complete, ‘Recovery Area Installation’ should be continued, followed by clicking on ‘OK’.A new window asks for ‘Continue Installation’. So choose ‘OK’.After waiting for few minutes, the ‘Recovery Environment’ will be installed -Now, it might be asked if the MBR is required to be fixed. So click ‘OK’.After MBR fix is completed, ‘OK’ must be clicked.There can be a question if someone wants to add the initial status image to the recovery area from USB or DVD. It’s better to click ‘Cancel’. If backups are made, then click ‘OK’.Now, the Windows Installation Disc should be inserted and ‘OK’ clicked.Windows must be formatted and installed on the laptop.When the application runs, ‘Execute’ must be clicked on in Step 1 and Samsung Recovery Solution Application’ can be installed.The computer can be restarted and then system, backed up.
Just by pressing F4, restoring is possible at the time of booting. Part 2 How to access Samsung Recovery Partition Accessing Samsung Recovery partition is just another part of the process that was created initially. There is a need to restore the system back to factory settings. Here’s how: -Any data that needs to be stored well should have a backup prior to performing the factory restore, as it’s likely to delete all the major files, folders and programs installed in the laptop.Now, it’s better to start-up or re-boot the laptop.At the time of the start-up process, it is important to click the appropriate F key or key combination.
For Samsung, F4 is the one. In case the keys fail to work, then the message in the screen can be searched for, acting as an indicator to start the recovery process. There can be instances when the recovery partition is absent in the laptop, so better to get in touch with the manufacturer.Instructions as explained on the screen about proceeding should be followed. It will take some time but a message might appear saying the restore is finished. Part 3'If the RECOVERY partition is deleted, Samsung Recovery Solution will no longer function. Once deleted, there is no way to recreate the RECOVERY partition.' Is that true?
Whether it is true or not or just a mere security measure or simply Samsung’s idea, is difficult to be said. But in few cases, it has been seen that while restoring recovery partition on another PC at the time of disc upgrading, there was no positive result. There must be something like Samsung support that can perhaps, pull one of the rut. Part 4 How to Delete the Hidden Recovery Partition on Samsung laptop In general, you can take to the following steps: -Open the window of command prompt and type diskpart.Now enter the command ‘rescan’ and press the ‘enter’ key.Type in list disk and press enter.Now type ‘select disk 0’ and press enter.Type list partition and press enter key. Select partition 3, delete the partition override, and apply. Part 5 How to clone and restore the Samsung Recovery Partition Restoring the Samsung Recovery Partition can be quite a painstaking job. Cloning the partition is a good choice.
There is an array of disk cloning software systems used by many like Clonezilla, Ghost or Paragon, to name a few. After cloning, restoring and having everything working in much the same way can be expected.
Often, a question remains if the recovery partition is actually needed if the clone of the main partition is present. But that is difficult to determine. Part 6If Samsung recovery partition does not work, what can be done? The Best Samsung Partition Recovery Software Another problem that users face is that the Samsung Partition Recovery does not work. This is just like any other system which is a backup. If the system crashes, make sure you will have to reinstall the image from settings.
Supports to recover data from lost/deleted partition with 'Lost Partition Recovery' mode in easily and safety. Recover Data from Samsung Partition Free download and install Recoverit partition recovery software on your computer, launch it and follow the next step by step to retrieve your data back. Step 1: Please select a data recovery mode to start. Select 'Lost Partition Recovery' mode to retrieve your data from partition.
Step 2: Select your Samsung partition to start scanning, make sure your Samsung hard disk drive connected to your computer. Step 3: It will start to scan your Samsung partiton to search lost data, it will simple recover some lost data, you can preview and get them back. Step 4: If you cannot find your lost data, you can try with 'All-Around Recovery' mode to deeply and search more files from Samsung partition. Whilc it will take more time to finished.
Step 5: After the scan, you can check all recoverable files from Samsung partition. You can preview the specific recoverable files and click 'Recover' button to get your data back.
Please do not save any recovered data into the Samsung partition which you lost your data.
Windows 10 comes in as an seamless upgrade to both Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1. This means, that you essentially have to do nothing and just wait for the upgrade to finish. All your previous programs, applications and drivers are fully compatible and the roll out for most users has been smooth. But should you ever want to revert to factory settings, you're back on Windows 8. Samsung has kept up with the pace and I never came across any problems during and even after the upgrade. So, my computer, an NP550P5C machine is fully compatible with Windows 10. Not only that, it actually runs Windows 10 way better than it did Windows 8 and 8.1.
Now, my only problem was the factory settings. If I ever wanted to start with a clean image, I'd have to go back to Windows 8 and then go through the upgrade process again. After the Windows 10 free upgrade period of a year lapses, there is no way without paying for it.
Windows 8.1 in my opinion was a disaster and Windows 10 is the OS to be on. So, what if, like me, you would like to start with a completely clean installation of Windows 10? There are plenty of tutorials on how to start with a clean installation of Windows 10, but only using the 'Reset My PC' function. I did not want to just reset my machine. I wanted to reformat, repartition and then reinstall Windows, and have Samsung Recovery taking me back to a clean install of Windows 10 whenever I wanted to. While most people might argue that the 'Reset My PC' function does the same thing, I would still prefer to format my hard disk and start afresh. Think of it as an alternative to the Windows Recovery Environment.
I know for a fact that when I last tried to 'Reset My PC' on Windows 8.1, it asked me for installation media, which as you know, you don't get any more. With a factory image however, you don't need to worry about whether windows reset will work or whether it'll ask you for a product key (which again we don't have - or at least not directly).
So, a fresh, clean installation which can be carried out at any time without worry or hassle, gives me a certain level of comfort in the least. And here's where I give full credit to Samsung - the creation and installation process of a Windows 10 factory image was flawless and barring a few points to remember here, smooth. I use a Samsung NP550P5C machine.
Please keep the following points in mind. When you're performing a fresh installation of Windows 10, you get the option of deleting all the partitions.
Windows will then create it's own EFI and recovery partitions automatically. If you already have the samsung recovery partitions and wish to reuse them, delete and format only the Windows partitions. If like me, you want to start anew, we need to create two more partitions for Samsung Recovery. This is where the USB Admin Tool has to be used first. BEFORE wiping your hard drive, you will therefore only need the USBAdmin Tool - The Admin Tool can be created by booting into the samsung recovery environment (using F4) and then pressing Ctrl+Alt+F10 to get into advanced options. The password to use is either ' secos' or ' secclx'. Click on the option to create a USB Admin Tool.
If it's too late, you can download an image of the admin tool from. I would still recommend creating an image of your hard drive before wiping it, just in case the process fails for you. I used Windows to create a system image.
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Once you're ready and you know that there's nothing else to lose. Plug in the USBAdmin Tool and restart your computer. Get into BIOS setup (using F2), disable fastboot in the advanced menu, save the changes, restart and get into BIOS setup again. Now select the USBAdmin tool (UEFI 0.00) as the first boot option under Boot Device Priority in the Boot menu and restart again. The Samsung Recovery environment will now start and you will get a whole list of options to create the recovery partitions. Go ahead and check the first four options.
Leave the last three unchecked as a. A new image will be created after windows 10 is installed, b. Installation of windows is done separately and c.
The init date can be fixed after we create the new image. Remember that the samsung recovery partitions are to be located at the end of the drive and not the start of the drive. Leave the partition size allocations as default. Recovery Boot Partition at 1 GB and Recovery Data Partition at 10GB. Arquitectura habitacional plazola volumen 1 pdf gratis. Click 'Run' to complete the installation. We're now done with creating the recovery partitions. The next step is to install Windows 10 - Insert the Windows DVD or USB drive and then select this drive to boot from.
Remember that when presented with the options, do not delete the newly created recovery partitions. These partitions will be labelled SamsungREC and SamsungREC2 and will be placed at the end/bottom of the partition list. Let the windows installation complete and set up your computer. Windows installation would have completed once you have booted into windows desktop. What I did at this point was to make sure that all the drivers were downloaded and installed before I created a factory image.
I also wanted to have an antivirus installed, so I went ahead and installed avast. For the drivers, use Samsung Update, this can be downloaded from I selected and installed all the drivers, got avast up and running and then carried out the following steps to create the initial image. Please note that to create the initial image, you will have to download and install the latest version of Samsung Recovery (v 6.1.0.1)using Samsung Update.
Failure to do so will give you weird errors at the time the initial image is being taken. To create the initial image, plug in in the USBadmin tool once again, this time while Windows is running. Navigate to the WinClon folder and doubleclick on AdminTool.exe 2. Here again, you will be presented with a list of options, which have to be performed stepwise. Step 2 is to finalize and initiate the F4 link.
Clicking on this button will present you with a set of instructions. A file named RecoverySettingsSV.exe will be placed on your desktop. Run this file with administrator privileges (right click and 'run as administrator').
A command prompt window will now open and execute a set of instructions. This should take about a minute or two. If the command prompt just flashes briefly, it means that this program is not being run as administrator. Step 4 is to delete the recovery area and we don't want that,do we? Follow the instructions closely and when the time comes you should have no problems with getting the program with creating the initial image.
This process is automated and the computer will reboot into recovery to take the initial image. Nothing to worry about at all! You should be all set now. The only thing left to do is set the init date, which can now be done by again booting with the USBAdmin Tool and checking only the 'Fix init date' option. All the other options are to be left unchecked. Test the F4 link by hitting F4 when the computer starts. Run Samsung Recovery in Windows to check and verify if recovery runs correctly and you are able to see your factory image available (with the current date).
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It is noteworthy that Samsung Recovery v 6.1.0.1, does not allow you to create an image of your current settings like it used to back in Windows 8/8.1. I guess samsung is working on this, but in the mean time, you can download the previous version (6.0.12.18) of Samsung Recovery to have this option again. I have uploaded the installer and you can download it from. Cheers and Good Luck.
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Hi, Once again thank you for sharing this nice guide. I would add that it is not just a guide for how to get SRS working in Win10, but also our most user friendly guide on how to use Admin Tool in general to (re)create SRS6. In other words, the steps are mostly the same for Win8.x (for those rare birds who might want to re-create an SRS6/Win8.x environment). I have added your guide to the, next to our general (which also covers earlier SRS/Windows versions and other topics, but is not nearly as neat and easy to follow as this guide here).
From your screenshot and from what you described, your samsung recovery partitions are very much still there and working (even the F4 link works since you could boot into Samsung Recovery). I understand from your post that you want to delete the Samsung Recovery Partitions - labelled SamsungREC and SamsungREC2 In that case, you can simply try these options.
Uninstall Samsung Recovery and when prompted, delete the recovery partition. Assign a drive letter to the samsung recovery partitions and then delete them. You can then extend your primary windows partition and recover the lost space. To delete the recovery partitions, you can use the diskpart tool in an elevated command prompt. Before I tell you how, I would really like you to confirm that this is in fact what you want. From your screenshot and from what you described, your samsung recovery partitions are very much still there and working (even the F4 link works since you could boot into Samsung Recovery). I understand from your post that you want to delete the Samsung Recovery Partitions - labelled SamsungREC and SamsungREC2 In that case, you can simply try these options.
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Uninstall Samsung Recovery and when prompted, delete the recovery partition. Assign a drive letter to the samsung recovery partitions and then delete them. You can then extend your primary windows partition and recover the lost space. To delete the recovery partitions, you can use the diskpart tool in an elevated command prompt. Before I tell you how, I would really like you to confirm that this is in fact what you want. Sorry for my confusing rant. I got frustrated after spending all day trying to get SRS6 working and my brain had just quit by the time I wrote that.
Got a new (to me) Series 5 (NP530U3B-AD1) from a friend and installed 4GB extra memory in it. The system had SRS5 and a very messed up Win7 install. So I upgraded to Win10, created the USB installer and went for a clean, fresh install. As I was doing this, I learned about the fact that SRS5 would not work with Win10, so I followed your guide to get SRS6 running, step-by-step, many times over.
Everything seems right, USB Admin tool works, drive get partitioned just like yours, windows 10 installed and the finalize runs normal. Yet after all of this, pressing F4 on boot does nothing, Windows comes up as usual. The ONE thing I'm not sure about is the fact that I installed Windows in the large of the six partitions (5 - Data on your image above). After all of this I wonder if having SRS6 is even worth the trouble and space. On a side note and without trying to hijack your topic: Would you happen to know how to get the hibernate to write to the SSD? I was able to get Expresscache working but left 8GB free for that.