If I had a nickel for every time I went to reformat a computer for a customer or friend that didn’t have their original install discs I would be a millionaire. What most people do not know is that most of the major computer manufacturers actually offer a way to get new Recovery Discs; you just have to know where to look. I have compiled a short list below. Some of them charge a small fee for this service while others provide it free of charge.
Dell Restore CDs
https://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dellcare/en/backupcd_form
HP Restore CDs
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&docname=bph07143#N280
Lenovo Restore CDs (You must call)
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/YAST-3P2QYL.html#PCD
Acer Restore CDs (No longer available from Acer, this is third party)
http://www.user-guides.co.uk/Acer/Recovery/Aspire/Acer-Aspire-Recovery-CD.htm
Apple Restore CDs (Must call, only charge nominal shipping fee)
(800) 767-2775
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