Hp Recovery Cd-Rom; What Functions Are Available; Before Performing A Recovery - HP x4000 Getting Started Manual

HP Recovery CD-ROM

The HP Recovery CDs enable you to restore your computer to its original
factory configuration, and reinstall drivers or other factory-supplied
software components. The drivers and software utilities, including
documentation and navigational aids, help you to recover the pre-loaded
software. There are two CDs, a HP Workstation Recovery CD and a HP
Workstations Drivers and Diagnostics CD.

What Functions Are Available?

The HP Recovery CD provides the following function:
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WARNING Using the HP Recovery CD will permanently erase the current
contents of your hard disk. You should always backup your data
and personal files before using the Recovery CD.

Before Performing A Recovery

Before performing a recovery, upgrade or downgrade, you should make a
checklist for each type of function. You will need the Administrator
password to make any changes to the Setup program.Make a note of any
changes.
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Chapter 2
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Install Windows 2000 or Windows XP:
To recover your HP workstation to its original state as provided by
HP.
The workstation model must match the HP Workstation Recovery
CD-ROM and HP Workstations Drivers and Diagnostics CD-ROM
(the HP Workstation Recovery CD-ROM is locked to a specific
workstation model). Note that both CDs are required for recovery.
Backup all data files and, if necessary, software applications.
Upgrading to the latest BIOS version before performing a recovery is
recommended.
Troubleshooting
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