Starting System Recovery Using Recovery Discs - HP Pavilion a210 Quick Start Manual

Starting System Recovery using
recovery discs
The recovery discs provide two recovery options:
Standard Recovery: This option recovers
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factory-shipped programs, drivers, and the
operating system without affecting any data
files that you may have created since
purchasing this PC. Some data files may be
difficult to find after the System Recovery, so it
is best to back up all hard disk drive files
before performing a System Recovery.
Full System Recovery: This recovery
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function completely erases and reformats the
hard disk drive. The program performs a full
System Recovery to reinstall the operating
system, programs, and drivers from the
recovery discs. However, you must reinstall
any software that was not installed on the PC
at the factory. This includes software that came
on CDs included in the PC accessory box, and
software programs you installed since your
purchase.
Note:
If your PC has a blank or corrupted hard disk
drive, you will see only the full System Recovery
option.
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