How to visible recovery partition

[riki0081]

Hello HTC Shift users,

I found how to visible recovery partition.

Warning;

I will no response for your data lost with this method.

Requirement;

1. ICC (IDE HDD Capacity Changer)
http://homepage3.nifty.com/k-takata/mysoft/icc.html
It's writen only Japanese.
Download icc007a.lzh and unpack ICC.EXE from archive.

2. TestDisk for DOS (Undelete partition)
http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk_Download
Download testdisk-6.9.dos.zip and unpack TESTDISK.EXE and CWSDPMI.EXE from archive.

3. USB-FDD and One blank FD

How to;

1. Make MS-DOS startup disk
Connect USB-FDD to SHIFT and insert blank FD.
Format FD with checked "Create an MS-DOS startup disk" option.
Copy ICC.EXE, TESTDISK and CWSDPMI.EXE to startup disk.

2. Boot from startup disk
Restart SHIFT.
Press Fn+F10 on boot screen.
Select Boot from USB-FDD.
Wait command prompt "A:\>".

3. Change HDD size
Enter command as "ICC -i" for show HDD size ( keep this value for restore ).
> ModelNumber: "TOSHIBA MK4009GAL "
> Maximum Capacity (28bit LBA): 78126048 (38147MB)
> Current Capacity (28bit LBA): 71826615 (35071MB)
> Current Capacity (48bit LBA): 71826615 (35071MB)
Enter command as "ICC" and input new capacity as "max".
Restart SHIFT and boot from startup disk again.

4. Mount hidden partition
Enter command as "TESTDISK" for search and mount hidden partition.
> Results
> * HPFS - NTFS 0 1 1 4470 254 63 71826552 [HTCShift]
> NTFS, 36 GB / 34 GiB
> P FAT32 LBA 4471 0 1 4863 254 63 6313545 [NO NAME]
> FAT32, 3232 MB / 3082 MiB
Restart SHIFT.

After this procedure, you can show hidden partition as Local Disk(D:).

Attention;

Recovery boot (Fn+F3) will be disable after visible hidden partition !
If you want to enable recovery boot, use "ICC" and enter "71826615LBA".

riki0081 from Japan.

[YannR]

...
3. Change HDD size
Enter command as "ICC -i" for show HDD size ( keep this value for restore ).
> ModelNumber: "TOSHIBA MK4009GAL "
> Maximum Capacity (28bit LBA): 78126048 (38147MB)
> Current Capacity (28bit LBA): 71826615 (35071MB)
> Current Capacity (48bit LBA): 71826615 (35071MB)
Enter command as "ICC" and input new capacity as "max".
Restart SHIFT and boot from startup disk again.
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Hello Riki0081,

I've exactly the same numbers as yours but I'm getting a "Can't set max address" when I'm validating the 78126048 input.

Any suggestions?
(booting on Bootable USB dongle, with Win98 DOS system files, no config.sys/autoexec.bat)

Yann

[riki0081]

Hello Riki0081,

I've exactly the same numbers as yours but I'm getting a "Can't set max address" when I'm validating the 78126048 input.

Any suggestions?
(booting on Bootable USB dongle, with Win98 DOS system files, no config.sys/autoexec.bat)

Yann

Hello Yann,

I show two answer for clear problems.

1) Enter "max". It's not number.
2) Enter "78126048LBA". The "LBA" is very important.

And if you enter number with ICC.EXE, you have to reboot.
You can change this number only one time without reboot.

best regards,
riki0081

[YannR]

Hello Yann,

I show two answer for clear problems.

1) Enter "max". It's not number.
2) Enter "78126048LBA". The "LBA" is very important.

And if you enter number with ICC.EXE, you have to reboot.
You can change this number only one time without reboot.

best regards,
riki0081

Hello Riki,

While you were kindly replying to me, I kept trying hard... :) I didn't saw your reply until I reach my goal.
By the way, I tried "78126048LBA" without success. I didn't try to input "max" but I guess entering equivalent number was ok. But still failing and getting the above error message...

So, I tried to launch ICC.EXE with the "-b" option (BigDisk mode) and I've got the change effective! :cool:
Switching Off and On the Shift and booting installed Vista. Going to "Disk Management" tool, "Extend Volume" up to the max... I've now +3GB space available to Vista! (to readers : make sure you have a Disk image to be used as Recovery tool)

Thank you for the tip and your help! :)
Yann

[CowboyJoe]

I have followed the directions to make the hidden partition. I can change the size of the HDD using ICC.exe but I get stuck on how to use TESTDISK to mount the hidden partition so that when Vista boots is see's the hidden partition as another drive. please help this novice.

[riki0081]

I have followed the directions to make the hidden partition. I can change the size of the HDD using ICC.exe but I get stuck on how to use TESTDISK to mount the hidden partition so that when Vista boots is see's the hidden partition as another drive. please help this novice.

Hello CowboyJoe,

I feel sorry for delay response because I'm travelling without USB-FDD.
I try TESTDISK again and I found no problems. When you will get stuck ?

Run TESTDISK

[ Create ][ Append ][ No Log ] <- select No Log

Disk 80 - 40 GB / 37 GiB
[Proceed ][ Quit ] -< select Proceed

[Intel ] select here
[EFI GPT]
[Mac ]
[None ]
[Sun ]
[XBox ]
[Return ]

[ Analyse ] select here
[ Advanced ]
[ Geometry ]
[ Options ]
[ MBR Code ]
[ Delete ]
[ Quit ]

1 * HPFS - NTFS 0 1 1 4470 254 63 71826552 [HTCX9500]
[Quick Search] [ Backup ] <- select Quick Search

Should TestDisk search for partition created under vista ? [Y/N] <- Press N

Disk 80 - 40 GB / 37 GiB - CHS 4863 255 63
Partition Start End Size in sectors
* HPFS - NTFS 0 1 1 4470 254 63 71826552 [HTCX9500]
P FAT32 LBA 4471 0 1 4863 254 63 6313545 [NO NAME]
Enter: to continue

[ Quit ] [Deeper Search] [ Write ] <- select Write

riki0081

[CowboyJoe]

Thanks. I did the deeper search and found the 3gig partition. I selected it and did a "P" to list files. I then copied all the files and directories to the USB stick. The biggie is XVISTA.WIM which is approx. 2gig in size. Now how would I execute or launch the file to do an install on to a fresh HDD. I know that with the fresh HD I will not be able to do this like before using FN+F3. But thats ok. But at least I have a copy of the Initial Install of Vista Business for the Shift as it comes from the OEM.

[riki0081]

Thanks. I did the deeper search and found the 3gig partition. I selected it and did a "P" to list files. I then copied all the files and directories to the USB stick. The biggie is XVISTA.WIM which is approx. 2gig in size. Now how would I execute or launch the file to do an install on to a fresh HDD. I know that with the fresh HD I will not be able to do this like before using FN+F3. But thats ok. But at least I have a copy of the Initial Install of Vista Business for the Shift as it comes from the OEM.

Hello CowboyJoe,

Do you want to copy files from hidden recovery partition to USB stick ?
Show this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=393070

riki0081

[CowboyJoe]

Yes. That is what I am doing. After I backup and restore the hidden partition to a USB, how do I do the second part which is to restore MBR to track 0?

[riki0081]

Yes. That is what I am doing. After I backup and restore the hidden partition to a USB, how do I do the second part which is to restore MBR to track 0?

Hello CowboyJoe,

I'm using Acronis True Image Home. When you restore from backup to USB drive,
you can select one option from two.
1) FAT32
2) MBR and Track 0
I attach screen capture of Acronis.
I feel sorry that I'm using Japanese version ( not English ).

You can not select both options at same time.
I recommend, restore FAT32 at 1st, restore MBR and track 0at 2nd.

riki0081

[CowboyJoe]

Thanks, I got it to work. I was able to reimage the HDD and get rid of the 3gig in hidden partition to provide more space.

[killer_t]

Hi Riki0081...
I've problem..
With testdisk i've paste the two partition at the same, but my primary partition are ok..
Because now when i quick search the partition with testdisk i've one partition HPFS - NTFS with 71826552 and second partition HPFS - NTFS with 78126048... :D

In testdisk there's a tool i can restore mbr with backup... You have backup, or how i can solve this problem??? thanks!!!:rolleyes:

[riki0081]

In testdisk there's a tool i can restore mbr with backup... You have backup, or how i can solve this problem??? thanks!!!:rolleyes:

Hello killer_t,

I attach archived two files.
One is BACKUP.LOG for restore, another one is TESTDISK.LOG for information.
Would you restore yourself ?

best regards,
riki0081 from Japan

[killer_t]

Hello killer_t,

I attach archived two files.
One is BACKUP.LOG for restore, another one is TESTDISK.LOG for information.
Would you restore yourself ?

best regards,
riki0081 from Japan

Thank you, yes i whant to restore my-self..

[s-k]

hi all

I need your help. I think that I have done all the procedure and I have stack to step 3. Change HDD size, when I must put the max capacity.
I have try all this :
"78126048LBA" (is the same as I sow with ICC -i)
"78126048 LBA"
"78126048"
"MAX"
every time whith reboot but nothing.....?
curent Capacity is 69304410 (33840MB) and my shift is the 9501 model
I can not change the maximum capasity and ofcource I can't see the RP.

(Sory for my bad english)
Please HELP

[ephphatah]

Help CowieBoy, can you do me a favor? I accidentally write on the Modified HD, now I lost the Windows Vista & Recovery File, can you please Upload all the Recovery File on Megaupload I now its a bit inconvenient but hope you can give it a try? Pls pls I really need your help & I would really appreciate it.


The biggie is XVISTA.WIM which is approx. 2gig in size. Now how would I execute or launch the file to do an install on to a fresh HDD. I know that with the fresh HD I will not be able to do this like before using FN+F3. But thats ok. But at least I have a copy of the Initial Install of Vista Business for the Shift as it comes from the OEM.

[Soween]

Hello,

Can you help me to solve my problem with my shift (I can't restore my Vista with Fn+F3, because il doesn't find anything...).

So I tried (hard) to make visible my recovery partition (I did it from a usb key bootable).
What I did is following the previous steps, and when I hit "write", there was a problem (no more Vista at bootup). But I recover from it and now, this is what I found doing the same steps :

ICC -i
>same things than before, same characteristics

ICC -b
>78126048LBA
and it says "Capacity is changed. Reboot".

TestDisk
I did everything 'till :
> * HPFS-NTFS 0 1 1 4861 254 63 78107967
This is different from what I'm supposed to have, because there is one missing...
After a "Deeper search" : I have 5 lines instead of 2 in your example...
> HPFS-NTFS 0 1 1 4861 254 63 78107967
> HPFS-NTFS 0 32 33 4470 254 63 71824567 [Systeme]
> HPFS-NTFS 0 32 33 4470 254 63 71824567 [Systeme]
> FAT32 LBA 4471 0 1 4863 30 62 6299432 [no name]
> FAT32 LBA 4471 0 1 4863 30 62 6299432 [no name]

What is my problem, because, of course, I can't see the hidden partition...

Thank you.

[killer_t]

Hello,

Can you help me to solve my problem with my shift (I can't restore my Vista with Fn+F3, because il doesn't find anything...).

So I tried (hard) to make visible my recovery partition (I did it from a usb key bootable).
What I did is following the previous steps, and when I hit "write", there was a problem (no more Vista at bootup). But I recover from it and now, this is what I found doing the same steps :

ICC -i
>same things than before, same characteristics

ICC -b
>78126048LBA
and it says "Capacity is changed. Reboot".

TestDisk
I did everything 'till :
> * HPFS-NTFS 0 1 1 4861 254 63 78107967
This is different from what I'm supposed to have, because there is one missing...
After a "Deeper search" :
> HPFS-NTFS 0 1 1 4861 254 63 78107967
> HPFS-NTFS 0 32 33 4470 254 63 71824567 [Systeme]

What is my problem, because, of course, I can't see the hidden partition...

Thank you.


You have wrong to digit ICC -b
Your recovery partition now are destroyed...
If you want put all file in hidden partition and recompile it with bartpe do this:

Run TESTDISK

[ Create ][ Append ][ No Log ] <- select No Log

Disk 80 - 40 GB / 37 GiB
[Proceed ][ Quit ] -< select Proceed

[Intel ] select here
[EFI GPT]
[Mac ]
[None ]
[Sun ]
[XBox ]
[Return ]

[ Analyse ] select here
[ Advanced ]
[ Geometry ]
[ Options ]
[ MBR Code ]
[ Delete ]
[ Quit ]

1 * HPFS - NTFS 0 1 1 4470 254 63 71826552 [HTCX9500]
[Quick Search] [ Backup ] <- select Quick Search

Should TestDisk search for partition created under vista ? [Y/N] <- Press N

Disk 80 - 40 GB / 37 GiB - CHS 4863 255 63
Partition Start End Size in sectors
* HPFS - NTFS 0 1 1 4470 254 63 71826552 [HTCX9500]
P FAT32 LBA 4471 0 1 4863 254 63 6313545 [NO NAME]

[ Quit ] [Deeper Search] [ Write ] <- select Deeper Search

run totally deepersearch, and you have to find the fat32 [NO NAME] partition, and if you don't find the hpfs [HTCX9500] partition you have to create one..

Select [HTCX9500] primary bootable, and [NO NAME] primary

Write partition table and reboot.
Now you can see the HPA partition, but you can't use that in future with FN+F3!!

[Soween]

Sorry, I was typing the final "deepersearch" thing when you answered, it changes a little what you are saying, sorry...

[killer_t]

Sorry, I was typing the final "deepersearch" thing when you answered, it changes a little what you are saying, sorry...

Typing deeper search, but you have to wait ALL searching time (100%):)

[Soween]

I did it and I obtained this :
> HPFS-NTFS 0 1 1 4861 254 63 78107967
> HPFS-NTFS 0 32 33 4470 254 63 71824567 [Systeme]
> HPFS-NTFS 0 32 33 4470 254 63 71824567 [Systeme]
> FAT32 LBA 4471 0 1 4863 30 62 6299432 [no name]
> FAT32 LBA 4471 0 1 4863 30 62 6299432 [no name]

it is so long to type that I did a mistake in my first post, my apologize...

[killer_t]

I did it and I obtained this :
> HPFS-NTFS 0 1 1 4861 254 63 78107967 -------------- delete
> HPFS-NTFS 0 32 33 4470 254 63 71824567 [Systeme] ----- primary bootable
> HPFS-NTFS 0 32 33 4470 254 63 71824567 [Systeme]------------------delete
> FAT32 LBA 4471 0 1 4863 30 62 6299432 [no name] --------primay
> FAT32 LBA 4471 0 1 4863 30 62 6299432 [no name]------------------delete

it is so long to type that I did a mistake in my first post, my apologize...

Ok when you see this 5 partition, you have to choose 1primary bootable [Systeme] and 1 primary [no name] and write the partition table!!
reboot, enjoy.

[Soween]

I did it (it is very long!!!).
And now, it is working, I can see the partition.

I will continue to restore my Vista on the shift...

Thank you and see you soon (perhaps).

[killer_t]

I did it (it is very long!!!).
And now, it is working, I can see the partition.

I will continue to restore my Vista on the shift...

Thank you and see you soon (perhaps).


No, if you restore with icc 71826615LBA, you can press FN+F3 and you see the menu screen, but when you restart, the restore process doesn't start because ther's a cluster violation!!
Bye

[Soween]

Yes, I can't use the Fn+F3.

But I can take the files on a usb drive and boot from it, right?

[killer_t]

Yes, I can't use the Fn+F3.

But I can take the files on a usb drive and boot from it, right?

yes, but i'v not sure, because you have corrupt your data..
Try with riky solution (acronis ecc..... HERE (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=393070)) and post your result here!!!

[Soween]

I'm still working on it (I mean, the shift itself is worki,g... 8-) ).
But what I did, because I didn't follow exactly the steps from the forum (I couldn't use the acronis software) :
- made a usb key bootable
- show hidden files from D: (hidden/visible partition)
- copied the files to the usb key
- boot from the usb key and followed the steps...
I'm right now at another Vista start up after some drivers's install.
But it seems to work...
I need a better connection (at home) to D/L all the MS updates and the HTC updates (from htc.com).

I'll let you know if my system is better after this.