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1.
If possible, back up all personal files.
2.
If possible, check for the presence of the Windows partition.
To check for the Windows partition, select Start > Computer.
NOTE:
using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery media. For additional information,
see
Using Windows 7 operating system media on page
3.
If the Windows partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press
system loads.
4.
Select Startup Repair.
5.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:
For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, select Start > Help
and Support.
Using f11 recovery tools (select models only)
CAUTION:
Using
have created and any software that you have 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:
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 media and the Driver Recovery media. For additional
information, see
3.
If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press
key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
4.
Press
f11
5.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
If the Windows partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system and programs
f11
completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files that you
If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system and
Using Windows 7 operating system media on page
while the "Press <F11> for recovery" message is displayed on the screen.
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f8
before the Windows operating
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esc
while the "Press the ESC
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f11
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