Using The Windows Recovery Tools - HP EliteBook 725 G2 Maintenance And Service Manual

Using the Windows recovery tools

Using the Windows recovery tools, you can:
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Recover individual files
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Restore the computer to a previous system restore point
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Recover information using recovery tools
NOTE: For detailed instructions on various recovery and restore options, perform a search for these topics
in Help and Support. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support.
NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You
may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or
changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and
Support.
To recover information you previously backed up:
1. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your system settings, your computer (select models only),
or your files.
To recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps:
CAUTION:
created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. When reformatting is
complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as the drivers, software, and utilities
from the backup used for recovery.
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. If possible, check for the presence of the Recovery Image partition and the Windows partition.
To check for the Windows partition, select Start > Computer.
NOTE:
operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery
media.
3. If the Windows partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press
system loads.
4. Select Startup Repair.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, select Start > Help
and Support.
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Some Startup Repair options will completely erase and reformat the hard drive. All files you have
If the Windows partition and the Recovery Image partition is not listed, you must recover your
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