HP Compaq Presario,Presario 5116 Quick Start Manual page 91

Factory Restore returns
your computer to its
original, factory-installed
software configuration.
This option reformats your
hard drive and removes all
data from your computer.
Caution: Factory Restore deletes all of the information and data
stored on your computer's hard drive. All added personal files,
software, and other data will be lost. Before completing Factory
Restore, copy your data to disks or save your data to an external
device to prevent permanent loss of your data.
1. Insert your Compaq Recovery CD into your CD-ROM,
CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive.
2. Turn off your PC by clicking the Start button; click on Shut
Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog box is displayed.
3. Select Shut down.
4. Click OK. The system powers down.
5. Turn on your computer by pressing the Power button on the
front of your computer. The system reboots and the Compaq
Recovery CD Menu is displayed.
Note: If menu option number 4 says "No Factory Image found," you
must use QuickRestore CDs to perform this function.
Caution: If you have not copied or backed up your personal files,
software, or other data onto disks to be recopied onto your hard
drive, they will be lost after you press Enter.
6. You are prompted that continuing this procedure will delete
the data on your hard drive. Press Enter if you wish to
continue. The Factory Restore process takes several minutes.
7. The CD tray opens automatically, and you are prompted to
remove the Compaq Recovery CD. Remove the CD from the
CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive.
8. Press Enter to continue.
9. Once Factory Restore is complete, you may be prompted to
provide the start-up information again to reinstall Windows.
10. Follow the prompts to restore your computer to its original
factory condition.