Using F11 Recovery Tools - HP ProBook 6475b Maintenance And Service Manual

3. If the Windows partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press
operating system loads.
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 f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that 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:
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 the Using a Windows 7
operating system DVD (purchased separately) section.
3. If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press
ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Using f11 recovery tools completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard
If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, the
f11 while the "Press <F11>" for recovery" message is displayed on the screen.
f8 before the Windows
f11 restore option will not function.
esc while the "Press the