Using F11; Using A Windows 7 Operating System Dvd (Purchased Separately) - HP PROBOOK 4520S Maintenance And Service Manual

Using f11

CAUTION:
you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The
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, follow these steps:
1.
If possible, back up all personal files.
2. If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition. To find the partition, select Start
> Computer.
NOTE:
and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both
purchased separately). For additional information, refer to the "Using a Windows 7 operating
system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide.
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.

Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)

If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer and you cannot use the system repair discs you
previously created (select models only) , you must purchase a Windows 7 operating system DVD to
reboot the computer and repair the operating system. Make sure that your most recent backup (stored
on discs or on an external drive) is easily accessible. To order a Windows 7 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 technical support. For contact information, refer to the
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer.
CAUTION:
reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are
permanently removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the
operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities.
To initiate recovery using a Windows 7 operating system DVD, follow these steps:
NOTE:
1.
If possible, back up all personal files.
2.
Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows Vista operating system DVD into the optical
drive before the Windows operating system loads.
3.
When prompted, press any keyboard key.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Click Next.
142 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery
Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files
If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, you must recover your operating system
f11 to enter HP Recovery.
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents and
This process takes several minutes.
f11
esc while the "Press the