im using an HP 4520s, i have a recovery disk for the laptop,but its operating system is Linux SUSE, and im not familliar with it, and still want to use windows 7, i've tried to make a NEW PARTITION using linux but YAST partitioner does not have an option to make a new partition with ntfs format. im in need of assistance regarding this, cannot use windows CD's to make partition because im having issues with the harddisk.Hi Wagpofafi,

What you can do is download a SOFTWARE from google called GPART and you can insert it and boot it as a installation when you RESTART the computer.
Make sure you have your bios set to boot from cd first, or if you want to do it within Windows use Easus partition manager home edition i believe to set up the paritions as NFTS.

Be careful when you use these programs as you can actual partition out your current Windows if your unsure email or just post here.

If your looking to have a specific boot loader layout download EasyBCD and set up the software to boot to your likings if you want Windows or Linux first.

Thanks,