Using Windows Tools; Restore And Recovery - HP 280 G2 Maintenance And Service Manual

Only one set of recovery media can be created. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep
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them in a safe place.
HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for
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the media that will be required.
◦ To create recovery discs, your computer must have an optical drive with DVD writer capability, and
you must use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. Do not use
rewritable discs such as CD±RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, or BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray)
discs; they are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software. Or, instead, you can use a high-
quality blank USB flash drive.
If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with DVD writer capability, but you
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would like to create DVD recovery media, you can use an external optical drive (purchased
separately) to create recovery discs. If you use an external optical drive, it must be connected
directly to a USB port on the computer; the drive cannot be connected to a USB port on an external
device, such as a USB hub. If you cannot create DVD media yourself, you can obtain recovery discs
for your computer from HP. See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the
computer. You can also find contact information on the HP website. Go to
support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions.
◦ Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you begin creating the recovery media.
◦ The creation process can take an hour or more. Do not interrupt the creation process.
◦ If necessary, you can exit the program before you have finished creating all of the recovery DVDs.
HP Recovery Manager will finish burning the current DVD. The next time you start HP Recovery
Manager, you will be prompted to continue.
To create HP Recovery media:
1. Type recovery in the taskbar search box, and then select HP Recovery Manager.
2. Select Create recovery media, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
If you ever need to recover the system, see

Using Windows tools

You can create recovery media, system restore points, and backups of personal information using Windows
tools.
NOTE: If storage is 32 GB or less, Microsoft System Restore is disabled by default.
For more information and steps, see Help and Support.
▲ Type help in the taskbar search box, and then select Help and Support.

Restore and recovery

There are several options for recovering your system. Choose the method that best matches your situation
and level of expertise:
IMPORTANT:
● Windows offers several options for restoring from backup, refreshing the computer, and resetting the
computer to its original state. For more information see Help and Support.
102 Chapter 10 System backup and recovery
Not all methods are available on all products.
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page
http://www.hp.com/
103.