Using The Windows Recovery Tools; Using F11 - HP 8200 Elite Series Maintenance And Service Manual

NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer, you must use System Recovery discs that
you can obtain from HP Support to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For
additional information, refer to the "Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased
separately)" section in this guide.

Using the Windows recovery tools

To recover information you previously backed up, follow these steps:
1. Click Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your entire computer (select models only) or your
files.
NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more
information.
To recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps:
CAUTION:
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
find the partitions, select Start > Computer.
NOTE:
recover your operating system and programs using System Recovery discs that you can obtain
from HP Support. For additional information, refer to the "Using a Windows Vista operating
system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide.
3. Restart the computer, and then press
4. Select Repair Your Computer. The following options display: Startup Repair, System Restore,
System Image Recovery, Windows Memory Diagnostics, Command Prompt, Recovery
Manager.
5. Select one of the first three listed tools to repair your computer.
6. 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

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.
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All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently
If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition have been deleted, you must
Using F11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files
F8 before the Windows operating system loads.
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