Using Windows 8 Operating System Media (Purchased Separately); Using Windows Refresh For Quick And Easy Recovery - HP ProBook 4445s Maintenance And Service Manual

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: 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). For additional information, see
media (purchased separately) on page
3. If the HP Recovery 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. 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.
CAUTION:
reformats the hard drive. All files that you have created and any software that you have 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 8 operating system DVD:
NOTE: This process takes several minutes.
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows 8 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.
After the repair is completed:
1. Eject the Windows 8 operating system media and then insert the Driver Recovery media.
2. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications.

Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery

When your computer is not working properly and you need to regain system stability, the Windows
Refresh option allows you to start fresh and keep what is important to you.
IMPORTANT:
system at the factory.
NOTE: During Refresh, a list of removed traditional applications will be saved so that you have a
quick way to see what you might need to reinstall. See Help and Support for instructions on
reinstalling traditional applications. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.
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If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system and
f11 while the "Press <F11> for recovery" message is displayed on the screen.
Using a Windows 8 operating system media completely erases hard drive contents and
Refresh removes any traditional applications that were not originally installed on the
Using Windows 8 operating system
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esc while the "Press