Using Windows 8 Reset - HP Z1 G2 User Manual
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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
This PC, and then select This PC.
NOTE:
must recover using the recovery media that you created. See
recovery USB flash drive on page
Windows 8 restore media (available separately). See
on page
3.
If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press
company logo is displayed. The computer Startup Menu opens.
4.
Press
f11
5.
Choose your keyboard layout.
6.
Select Troubleshoot.
7.
Select Refresh.
8.
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
Using Windows 8 Reset
IMPORTANT:
any personal information you want to retain.
If Windows is responding, use these steps to start Reset:
NOTE:
You may be prompted by User Account Control for your permission or password when you
perform certain tasks. To continue a task, select the appropriate option. For information about User
Account Control, see Help and Support: from the Start screen type help, and then select Help and
Support.
1.
On the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower corner of the screen to display the
charms.
2.
Select Settings.
3.
Select Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of the screen, select Update and Recovery
then select Recovery
4.
Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
If Windows is not responding, use these steps to start Reset:
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
This PC, and then select This PC.
NOTE:
must recover using the recovery media that you created. See
recovery USB flash drive on page
Windows 8 restore media (available separately). See
on page
If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, or you cannot check for its presence, you
41.
to select the System Recovery option.
Reset does not provide backups of your information. Before using Reset, back up
If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, or you cannot check for its presence, you
41.
40. If you did not create recovery media, you must use the
Recovery using Windows 8 restore media
40. If you did not create recovery media, you must use the
Recovery using Windows 8 restore media
Backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 8
Recovery using the Windows 8
esc
while the
Recovery using the Windows 8
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