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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:
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.
Power off the computer.
4.
Power on the computer, and then press
5.
When the DVD is booting, select the DVD from the UEFI Boot Sources.
6.
When prompted, press any keyboard key.
7.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
After the installation 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.
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Using a Windows 8 operating system media completely erases hard drive contents and reformats
F9
to show the BIOS boot menu.
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