Performing A Recovery; Recovering The Hard Drive Using F11 - HP Compaq 6730b Maintenance And Service Manual

Performing a recovery

In case of system failure, use the
includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory.
NOTE: Windows Vista provides additional recovery tools through the operating system. For additional
information, go to Help and Support.
NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer, you must purchase a Windows Vista
operating system DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional
information, refer to the "Recovering information using a Windows Vista operating system DVD
(purchased separately)" section in this guide.

Recovering the hard drive using f11

CAUTION:
have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The
tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the
factory. Software not installed at the factory must be manually reinstalled. Personal files must be restored
from a backup.
To recover the original hard drive image, follow these steps:
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition. To find the partition, select Start
> Computer.
NOTE:
system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery
disc (purchased separately). For additional information, refer to the "Recovering information using
a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide.
3. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press f11
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
f11
Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you
If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, you will need to recover your operating
while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen.
recovery tool to recover your original hard drive image. The image
esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"
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