System restore error HP a1440n

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Trying to do a system restore from HP disks.. System stars to load the halts with error "cannot copy file C:\preload\base_04.inp
Does Hp have something coded so you cant reload for some reason?
Also tried doing a complete xp load from disc and that failed also.
Thanks
 
Hi Kimsland,
I simplified my problem before. Actually what i have done so far is
1.tried tor use recovery disks from cd/dvd reader 2. tried to reinstall winxp from cd/dvd reader, 3. added cd drive and tried again with winxp. 4. replaced hard drive. 5. replaced mother board with orig cpu. 6. then replaced cpu. 7. tried all the recovery/reloads with each combination.
It seems to me HP must have something embedded to restrict these from loading. Just havent found out what it is. Have you heard of any such thing??
Thanks Augie
 
Umm, yes

All manufacturers (including HP) have made their restore CDs only to be used on that specific system they were originally made for

Changing Motherboard and or, CPU
Will cause the Restore CD not to work any longer

You will need an original Windows Setup CD, now
Try newegg.com website for Windows CDs
 
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