Recovery Using Windows 8 Restore Media - HP Z1 G2 User Manual

Recovery using Windows 8 restore media

This recovery process requires Windows 8 restore discs, which can be ordered from the support
website. The Windows 8 restore media consists of a Windows 8 operating system disc and a
Windows 8 driver disc.
For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/support. For worldwide support, go to
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html. You can also order the media by calling
support.
CAUTION:
reformats the hard drive. All files that you have created and any software that you have installed on
the computer are permanently removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process helps
you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities.
Begin recovery using the Windows 8 operating system disc:
NOTE: It can take several minutes to load the operating system disc.
1. Back up all personal files.
2. Restart the computer, and then follow the instructions provided with the Windows 8 operating
system disc to install the operating system.
3. When prompted, press any keyboard key.
NOTE:
computer is starting to see the Startup menu. Use the arrow keys to select the boot menu, and
then press enter. Use the arrow keys to select the location where the recovery DVD is inserted
to boot from that device. Booting the DVD from UEFI Boot sources will result in a GPT boot
partition. Booting from Legacy Boot sources will result in an MBR boot partition. It is
recommended that you boot Windows 8 from UEFI Boot sources to take full advantage of the
features available in Windows 8.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
After the repair is completed and the Windows 8 desktop appears:
1. Remove the Windows 8 operating system disc, and then insert the driver disc.
NOTE:
applications.
2. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications.
3. Install Recommended Applications of your choice. Only applications that are not available for
download from
Using the Windows 8 operating system disc completely erases hard drive contents and
If the computer does not boot to the DVD, restart the computer and press
The driver disc will load prerequisite software, and then allow you to load drivers and
http://www.hp.com are included on the driver disc.
Backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 8
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