HP Pavilion 8290 User Manual page 54

Using the HP Pavilion
Recovery CD(s)
The HP Pavilion Recovery CD(s) are provided in
case you accidentally lose system files or software
that came with your computer. The CD(s) contain
a copy of the software originally installed on your
system and can be used only on an HP Pavilion
PC. There are two ways to use the CD(s):
You can restore the software that came with
your system without reformatting the hard
disk.
You can reformat the hard disk and then
restore all original software. Only reformat as a
last resort because reformatting destroys
system files and all your data. In addition, all
programs you bought and installed will have
to be reinstalled.
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Warning:
Reformatting the hard disk removes all
information on the hard disk. If you reformat, you lose all
installed software and files created since you bought
your computer. You must reinstall software not originally
on the computer.
Running the HP Pavilion Recovery
program
To run the HP Pavilion Recovery program:
1
Insert the HP Pavilion Recovery CD in the
CD-ROM drive.
2
Shut down your computer.
3
Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer
again.
4
When the Recovery program screen appears,
follow the instructions on the screen.