Performing A System Recovery; Using F11 Recovery Tools; Using Windows 8 Operating System Media (Purchased Separately) - HP ZBook 17 Service Manual

Performing a system recovery

In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files:
Windows recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you
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have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Automatic Repair to fix problems that
might prevent Windows from starting correctly.
f11 recovery tools: You can use the
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The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory.
NOTE:
If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer and you cannot use the system repair
media you previously created (select models only), you must purchase Windows 8 operating system
media to reboot the computer and repair the operating system.

Using f11 recovery tools

CAUTION:
that you have created and any software that you have installed on the computer are permanently
removed. The
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 Recovery Image partition: From the Start screen, type C,
and then select Computer.
NOTE:
programs using the Windows 8 operating system media and the Driver Recovery media (both
purchased separately).
3.
If the Recovery Image 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.
Choose your language.
6.
Choose your keyboard layout.
7. Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu.
8. Select Reset your PC, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately)

To order a Windows 8 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 support. For
contact information, see the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer.
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Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files
f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were
If the Recovery Image 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 recovery tools to recover your original hard drive image.
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