Factory Restore - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 5WV257 Supplementary Manual

Factory Restore

Factory Restore returns your computer to its original factory-installed software
configuration. This option reformats the C: partition of your hard drive and removes
all data from your computer.
CAUTION: Factory Restore deletes all of the information and data stored
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on the C: partition of 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.
To complete a Factory Restore on your computer, perform the following steps:
1. Insert your Compaq Recovery CD into your CD-ROM, CD-RW, or
DVD-ROM drive.
2. Turn off your computer by clicking the Start button; click on Turn
Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box is displayed.
3. Select Turn Off option, and the system powers down.
4. Turn on your computer by pressing the power button on the front of
your computer. The system reboots and the Compaq Recovery CD
Menu is displayed.
5. Select menu option number 4 for Factory Restore.
IMPORTANT: If menu option number 4 says "No Factory Image found", you would need
the Quick Restore CDs to perform a Factory Restore.
CAUTION: If you have not copied or backed up your personal files,
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software, or other data onto diskettes to be recopied onto the C: partition of
your hard drive, they will be lost after you press Enter to select menu
item 4.
6. The Compaq licensing agreement is now displayed. Press Enter to
accept.
7. You are prompted that continuing this procedure will delete the data
on your hard drive. Press Enter if you wish to continue. The Factory
Restore process may take approximately 30 minutes.
8. The CD tray opens automatically, and you are prompted to remove
the Compaq Recovery CD. Remove the CD from the CD-ROM,
CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive.
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
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