I think you can't, unless you use 3rd party software or windows to make recovery the OKR is R.I.P after install new windows.

Apparently, this feature for those shipped with windows. :/

You would have to order the recovery disks from Lenovo

(**If I give wrong information, please correct me**)

This post has been edited by AiSheep: May 12 2013, 04:54 PM

removed- see below post

This post has been edited by xDragonZ: May 12 2013, 09:06 PM

In order to utilize the features of OneKey Recovery, your hard disk already includes a hidden partition that stores a system mirror image file and the OneKey Recovery program files. This default partition is hidden for security reasons and is the reason your computer's available hard disk space is less than it claims. The exact amount of available hard drive space depends on the file size of the mirror image file (based on the size of the operating system and the pre-installed software.)
You can use the Restore from Initial Backup feature to restore the system partition (C drive) back to the initial state. However, once you restore to this status, you are not able to restore the system to another previously backed up state. Therefore, make sure you back up your critical data on the system partition (C drive) to other media, such as another disk partition or removable storage devices.


what should i do , will try asking seller

hi, can i know got how many version of Y500? if yes then what is the different

Somehow my whole harddisk partition is gone, anyone know who to get back win8 and OKR?

Edit : Manage to get back Windows8 Single License from empty partition by creating recovery drive from my desktop that use Windows 8 Pro. (I try to clean install Win8 Pro from ISO to Lenovo laptop it won't allow, I think the license is locked to bios and license/version does not match) and after recover with Recovery drive I go to my laptop then go to PC setting, reset PC and it ask me to insert recovery disc, so I insert my recovery disc and manage to get back Win8SL.


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Now same issue with you..

Not sure we can use the option from "control panel -> recovery -> recover drive" and create a an image with hidden partition for OKR for the harddisk then restore back to laptop or not.

So now the missing stuff is OKR.. If anyone willing to meet up let me copy your lenovo y400/y500 OS image? I will pay you.


This post has been edited by xDragonZ: May 12 2013, 09:07 PM

thats quite big actually..unless

1-they make their copy
2-make torrent
3-pay for 1gbps upload seedbox
4-make sure the trrent has good amount of seed..


u pay for the seedbox

Official local set new Y500 come in 2 variants as below, older Y500 with dual gpus GT650m.
More details here: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2491914
Beware of other specs of grey imported set form US(AP set) of Y500.

Y500 with single card GT750m
Y500, i7-3630QM + GT750M(GDDR5) + 1920x1080@RM2999, 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs
Y500 with dual gpus GT750m
Y500, i7-3630QM + GT750M(GDDR5) + 1920x1080@RM3899, 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable GN37 exGPU & ODD, 120w+170w psu, 2 yrs

This post has been edited by ytlay: May 12 2013, 09:42 PM

This post has been edited by Twinkle.Fish: May 12 2013, 09:50 PM

Yea, it's quite big (min 20-30GB). That's the reason I plan to find someone who can meet up in some places such as McD and I pay you and I create system image and transfer to my laptop then I do PC reset, then all docs/installed programs will be removed.

For anyone want to try you can use "Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Windows 7 File Recovery" then create a system image.

Sifus, i need your help..
which partition can i delete/merge?
which partition i SHOULD NOT touch?

http://forum.notebookreview.com/ideapad-es...ybe-others.html

Read this... hope it helps and if IT HELPS... credits to "link 626".
Put in first page if it's useful.

This is OKR 8.0 http://www.mediafire.com/?4kb6n4f5134d36l

"Disclaimer, I haven't test it personally so I do got guarantee its success."
Check with virus total, before proceed. I don't wish to get ban for distributing malwares :/

This post has been edited by AiSheep: May 12 2013, 10:22 PM

20GB is your OKR partition :3
That's you should avoid~~~

20GB = partition D right?
others? refer my attachment


Attached thumbnail(s)

I already try to recover back the OKR so that it's functioning like the factory setting. Check on the file on hidden partition, I found that for OKR to work, it will need the exact boot sector for Partition Windows7_OS / Windows8_OS and the hidden partition as well. So if u want to delete the partition, Dont delete the LENOVO partition and make sure u make a backup image for Windows7_OS or Windows8_OS partition just in case u want to restore the OKR. OKR doesnot work when u try to resize the partition Windows7_OS or Windows8_OS. Once u resize the partition C (Windows7_OS or Windows8_OS) and reinstall the OKR, OKR doesn't work. So, if u want u restore the OKR, resize to original partition of C then restore from your backup image of factory setting Windows(Make sure u have your backup first image!!!). Hope this you guys out there.

I'm getting tired of restoring the OKR link now. Doesnt work at all. I already try to repartition both C and D, and everything just fail. So, Lenovo user with OKR dont even try to delete your partition D and MAKE BACKUP IMAGE for your C before install 'custom' windows or your own windows (watever u want) or proceeding with resize the partition C. U can hide the partition D after u install ur custom windows using PowerQuest Partition Table Editor (If the partition make u uncomfortable when u open My Computer ) and unhide it back when u want to set the laptop back to factory setting. It doesnt damage the partition at all. I used this software as well to hide my "privacy things" in there

Hope this help

Any1 here have try the crucial ssd m4? I just need to know the longevity of the ssd (heat and speed). Planing to get samsung pro, but this price make me

Which SSD drive is the best / most suitable for y580 ? Looking for 120/128G
thank you

This post has been edited by broken_heart: May 13 2013, 11:19 AM

Was looking through the thread when i saw this, How much you sellin?

BTW ask u all:
Which high performance 120GB SSD which u guy recommended?
And also beside intel ssd migration software which only can use in Intel SSD only, any system migration software u guys recommended?
When I back to KL soon I'll buy a new SSD

Guys, good news for who want to get back OKR 8.0 on their partition. I found OKR (Without OS) and With Lenovo Win8 OS ISO files.

http://kbdl.lenovo.com.cn/qiuml/OKR/WIN8_O..._OS)_130106.iso

http://kbdl.lenovo.com.cn/qiuml/OKR/WIN8_O...STD)_130109.iso

But the above link only can use Thunder Downloader to download. If you don't want use TD try google the ISO and use others link to download. If anyone want to ISO I will try upload to site such as box or mediafire once I finish download.

Edit :

WIN8_OKR8.0(Without_OS) (814.8 MB) - Not tested

I have uploaded to :

http://turbobit.net/htvj43y6lm75.html
https://mega.co.nz/#!2cEFDYCR!XcFfy...qobqJgb-VdG0MTw
http://uploading.com/fd2ce4e8/WIN8_OKR8-0-...6_evozi-com-iso

Here's the guide http://plus.evozi.com/143/lenovo-one-key-r...nd-setup-guide/

This post has been edited by xDragonZ: May 15 2013, 02:56 AM

Guys,
Anyone know where to buy keyboard protector for Y500?