When a user buys a laptop from HP, Dell, or Lenovo, it often comes with a recovery partition. If the computer crashes, the user can press a specific key (like F11 or a custom OEM key) during boot to restore the computer to its factory state. This tool grants the independent system builder or advanced user the ability to implement that exact same functionality on custom-built PCs or re-imaged machines.
Allows for a custom menu and splash screen, which is useful for small-scale manufacturers branding their recovery process. How the Tool Works
| Switch | Parameter | Description | |--------|-----------|-------------| | /source | path | Full path to recovery image file. | | /drive | letter | Target system drive (e.g., C: ). | | /size | MB or GB | Size for recovery partition (e.g., 8192MB , 12GB ). | | /label | text | Volume label (max 11 chars for FAT32). | | /hotkey | F1-F12 | Hotkey to invoke recovery at boot. | | /timeout | seconds | Boot menu timeout (0-30). | | /force | – | Suppress warnings and non-critical prompts. | | /verify | – | Perform image hash check before writing. | 8 - OEM Recovery Partition Creator v1.3.10B
is a utility designed to create a dedicated recovery partition on your hard drive, similar to the factory recovery solutions used by major manufacturers like Dell, HP, or Lenovo. It allows power users and system builders to capture a complete image of a Windows installation and integrate it into a custom boot menu for fast system restoration. Key Features and Purpose
| Partition # | Type | Size | File System | Purpose | |-------------|------|------|--------------|---------| | 1 | EFI System | 100 MB | FAT32 | Bootloader | | 2 | Microsoft Reserved | 16 MB | None | MSR | | 3 | Primary OS | 200+ GB | NTFS | Windows OS | | | OEM Recovery | 12 GB | NTFS | Factory image + WinRE | When a user buys a laptop from HP,
Supports recovery even on systems utilizing Windows Bit-Locker encryption.
With the rise of Microsoft’s "Cloud Recovery" and Windows 11’s requirement for TPM 2.0, you might wonder if an offline OEM tool is obsolete. Allows for a custom menu and splash screen,
Using this tool requires a to work correctly. Advanced users should note that deleting existing OEM partitions is generally discouraged unless you have created alternative recovery media, as they contain essential diagnostics and factory settings. For those looking for the latest version for modern OS support, AnarethoS provides the current builds for Windows 10 and 11. OEM Recovery Partition Creator for Windows