Using A Windows Vista Operating System Dvd (Purchased Separately) - HP ProBook 6560b Maintenance And Service Manual

4. Press
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)

To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your
country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also order the DVD by calling
technical support. For contact information, refer to 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 Vista 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 Vista 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.
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f11 while the "Press <F11> for recovery" message is displayed on the screen.
Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents and