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Factory Restore deletes all of
the information and data stored
on your computer's hard drive.
All added personal files,
software and other data will be
lost. Before completing
Factory Restore, copy your
data to diskettes or save your
data to an external device to
prevent permanent loss of your
data.
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Factory Restore
Factory Restore returns your Notebook to its original factory-
installed software state. It reformats your hard disk and removes
all data from your Notebook.
Access the QuickRestore menu through the method applicable
to your Notebook. See 3-2 for details, then complete the
following steps to perform a Factory Restore on your Notebook.
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Caution: Factory Restore deletes all information on your hard drive. Save all
personal files, software, and data to diskettes or other external storage
device before proceeding.
1. Move your cursor over the Factory Restore button. If you see
a message that says no factory image was found, please call
Compaq Technical Support at the telephone number listed on
your warranty. Otherwise proceed to the next step.
Note: If no factory image is found on the D: drive, you must use the
QuickRestore CDs to perform this function.
2. You are prompted to restart from the Compaq Recovery CD.
3. After rebooting from the Recovery CD, selection option #4.
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