Reinstalling The Operating System - HP Compaq Series Getting Started

System recovery

Reinstalling the operating system

Ä
CAUTION: To protect your personal information and the software
installed on the computer, back up your information before reinstalling
the operating system. See the Windows online Help utility to learn more
about backing up your files. Type "backup" in the Search box in the
Help and Support Center.
✎
During the reinstallation, you may be prompted for your
Product Key. Your Product Key is provided on the Microsoft
Certificate of Authenticity label on the bottom of the computer.
If other recovery efforts do not successfully repair the operating
system, you can reinstall it.
To reinstall the operating system:
✎
If your computer does not have an optical drive, you may need
to connect to an optional external MultiBay.
1. Connect the computer to external power through the
AC adapter and turn on the computer.
2. Immediately insert the Operating System disc into the
computer.
3. Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn
off the computer.
4. Press the power button again to turn on the computer.
5. When prompted, press any key to start from the disc.
After a few minutes, you may need to select your language,
and then the Setup Wizard opens.
6. Press
A licensing agreement page is displayed.
7. Press
The "Setup" page is displayed.
B–6
DRAFT Revised: 8/26/05
File: AppB.fm
PN: HP-403067-001
enter to continue.
to accept the agreement and continue.
f8
h p C O N F I D E N T I A L
Getting Started