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=== The Predesktop Area === | === The Predesktop Area === | ||
Predesktop Area is the name used for two different technologies: [[Hidden Protected Area| Hidden Protected Area]] and [[Rescue and Recovery | Rescue and Recovery]]. | Predesktop Area is the name used for two different technologies: [[Hidden Protected Area| Hidden Protected Area]] and [[Rescue and Recovery | Rescue and Recovery]]. | ||
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| + | == Hidden Protected Area == | ||
| + | The [[Hidden Protected Area]] is a special area on your harddisk that can be hidden to the software running on your ThinkPad. It includes all the software and data needed to recover the preloaded state of the ThinkPad. The HPA also includes some diagnostic tools and a (MS Windows only) backup tool. The Hidden Protected Area was introduced with the R40, T40 and X30 series of ThinkPads. Current ThinkPads do not have Hidden Protected Areas. | ||
| − | + | == Rescue and Recovery == | |
| + | Recent ThinkPads are shipped with the [[Rescue and Recovery]] technology. That technology uses a (hidden) partition for recovery of the preloaded state and diagnostic tools. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:05, 22 January 2021
The Predesktop AreaPredesktop Area is the name used for two different technologies: Hidden Protected Area and Rescue and Recovery. |
Hidden Protected Area
The Hidden Protected Area is a special area on your harddisk that can be hidden to the software running on your ThinkPad. It includes all the software and data needed to recover the preloaded state of the ThinkPad. The HPA also includes some diagnostic tools and a (MS Windows only) backup tool. The Hidden Protected Area was introduced with the R40, T40 and X30 series of ThinkPads. Current ThinkPads do not have Hidden Protected Areas.
Rescue and Recovery
Recent ThinkPads are shipped with the Rescue and Recovery technology. That technology uses a (hidden) partition for recovery of the preloaded state and diagnostic tools.
