Using F11 Recovery Tools - HP EliteBook 8770w Getting Started Manual

CAUTION:
drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently
removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well
as the drivers, software, and utilities from the backup used for recovery.
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. If possible, check for the presence of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition.
To check for the Windows partition, select Start > Computer.
To check for the HP Recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and
then click Disk Management.
NOTE:
You must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system
DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately) if the Windows partition and the
HP Recovery partition are not listed. For additional information, see
operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page
3. If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are listed, restart the computer, and then
press
4. Select Startup Repair.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a
search for these topics in Help and Support.

Using f11 recovery tools

CAUTION:
drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently
removed. The
were installed at the factory. Software not installed at the factory must be reinstalled.
To recover the original hard drive image using f11:
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition: click Start, right-click
Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management.
NOTE:
programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both
purchased separately). For additional information, see
DVD (purchased separately) on page
3. If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press
the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
56 Chapter 6 Backup and recovery
Using Startup Repair completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard
If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, the
f8 before the Windows operating system loads.
Using f11 recovery tools completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard
f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that
If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system and
f11 while the "Press <F11> for recovery" message is displayed on the screen.
f11
57.
Using a Windows 7 operating system
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restore option will not function.
Using a Windows 7
esc while the "Press