Restoring Using The Restore Media; Changing The Computer Boot Order; Backing Up And Recovering Your Information - HP 2000-210 Getting Started

Restoring using the restore media

1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer or an optional external
optical drive, and then restart the computer.
– or –
Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on your computer, and then restart the computer.
NOTE:
boot order needs to be changed.
3. Press f9
4. Select the optical drive or the flash drive.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Changing the computer boot order

To change the boot order for recovery discs:
1. Restart the computer.
2. Press esc
3. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the boot options window.
To change the boot order for a recovery flash drive:
1. Insert the flash drive into a USB port.
2. Restart the computer.
3. Press esc
4. Select the flash drive from the boot options window.

Backing up and recovering your information

It is very important to back up your files and keep any new software in a safe place. As you add new
software and data files, continue to create backups on a regular basis.
How completely you are able to recover your system depends on how recent your backup is.
NOTE: A recovery from your most recent backup needs to be performed if the computer has a virus
attack or if any major system components fail. In order to correct computer issues, a recovery should
first be attempted before a system restore is attempted.
If the computer does not automatically restart in the Recovery Manager, the computer
at system bootup.
while the computer is restarting, and then press
while the computer is restarting, and then press
f9 for boot options.
f9 for boot options.
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