Running System Recovery From Recovery Discs - HP z560 Limited Warranty

4 The DEC starts the recovery; wait for the onscreen
instructions to display, and then follow those instructions.
WARNING: The Full System Recovery option
deletes any data or programs that you created or
installed after purchase. Be sure to back up any
data that you want to keep onto a removable disc.
5 Complete the DEC startup, finish the registration
process, and wait until you see the desktop.
NOTE: After running system recovery, make sure to get
driver updates from the HP Technical Support Web site:
http://www.hp.com/support
Running System Recovery from
Recovery Discs
This section contains the procedure for performing a system
recovery from the recovery discs you created as described
in "Creating System Recovery Discs" on page 19.
To run the System Recovery program using recovery discs:
1 If the DEC works, create a backup CD or DVD containing
all data files that you want to save. Remove the backup
disc from the disc tray when you are finished.
2 Insert recovery disc #1 into the appropriate drive tray
(CD or DVD), and close the tray.
3 Turn off the DEC:
•
If the DEC works: Click Start, Turn Off Computer,
and then Turn Off.
Or
•
If the DEC is not responding: Press and hold the On
button approximately 5 seconds until the DEC
turns off.
WARNING: Before running System Recovery,
remove the HP Personal Media Drive (if your
DEC includes one) and disconnect all peripheral
devices from the DEC, except the monitor, the
keyboard, and the mouse.
4 Press the On button to turn on the DEC.
5 The DEC starts the recovery from the recovery disc.
Follow the onscreen instructions when they are displayed.
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For standard recovery, press R. Choose Next to
proceed with the System Recovery. Choose Yes to
start the recovery. Insert the remaining recovery discs
when directed.
Or
•
For full System Recovery, press F. Choose Yes to
perform a full System Recovery. Insert the remaining
discs when directed.
Or
•
If your DEC hard disk drive is blank or corrupted,
press R to perform a full System Recovery. Insert the
remaining recovery discs when directed.
WARNING: The Full System Recovery option
deletes any data or programs that you created or
installed after purchase. Be sure to back up any
data that you want to keep onto a removable disc.
6 Insert the next disc if prompted.
7 When the recovery program finishes, remove the
last disc.
8 Click Restart to restart the DEC.
9 After the DEC restarts, a series of startup screens
appears. To proceed with the initial Microsoft Windows
setup, you must answer a few questions.
10 Complete the DEC startup, finish the registration process,
and wait until you see the desktop. Then, turn off the
DEC, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on
the DEC.
11 Reinstall software not originally installed on the DEC by
the factory.
12 Copy data files from the backup disc to your hard disk
drive.
After running system recovery, make sure to get
NOTE:
driver updates from the HP Technical Support Web site:
http://www.hp.com/support
The information contained herein is subject to change
without notice.
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