Can you use an eMachines recovery CD for a Hewlett-Packard computer?
On One Hand: Recovery Discs are Model-SpecificRecovery discs that manufacturers enclose with computers include drivers and software specific to that computer model, so you could not use an eMachines recovery disc on a Hewlett-Packard (HP) computer. In fact, HP says different models of its own computers require different recovery discs.On the Other: You May Not Have to Use a DiscMost recent HP computers contain a partition you can use to restore your CD to factory settings. When you turn on your computer, repeatedly hit the “F11” or “F10” button (depending on the model), and you should be directed to a recovery screen.Bottom LineYou cannot use an eMachines recovery CD on an HP computer because the software and drivers on the disc would be specific to the eMachines computer with which you received it.
