Using A Windows 7 Operating System Dvd (Purchased Separately) - HP ProBook 4545s Maintenance And Service Manual

Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)

To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD, go to the HP website. For U.S. support, go to
http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide support, go to
wwcontact_us.html. You can also order the DVD by calling support. For contact information, see the
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer.
CAUTION:
reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software 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.
To initiate recovery using a Windows 7 operating system DVD:
NOTE: This process takes several minutes.
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows 7 operating system DVD into the optical
drive before the Windows operating system loads.
3. When prompted, press any keyboard key.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Click Next.
6. Select Repair your computer.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
After the repair is completed:
1. Eject the Windows 7 operating system DVD, and then insert the Driver Recovery disc.
2. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications.
110 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents and
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