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CAUTION:
created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. When reformatting is
complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as the drivers, software, and utilities
from the backup used for recovery.
1.
If possible, back up all personal files.
2.
If possible, check for the presence of the Windows partition.
To check for the Windows partition, select Start, and then select Computer.
NOTE:
using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery media. For additional information,
see
Using Windows 7 operating system media on page
3.
If the Windows partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press
system loads.
4.
Select Startup Repair.
5.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:
For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, select Start, and then
select Help and Support.
Using f11 recovery tools (select products only)
CAUTION:
have created and any software that you have installed on the computer are permanently removed. The
recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory.
Software not installed at the factory must be reinstalled.
To recover the original hard drive image using f11:
1.
If possible, back up all personal files.
2.
If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition: click Start, right-click Computer, click
Manage, and then click Disk Management.
NOTE:
using the Windows 7 operating system media and the Driver Recovery media. For additional information,
see
Using Windows 7 operating system media on page
3.
If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press
operating system loads.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using Windows 7 operating system media
If you cannot use the recovery media you previously created using the HP Recovery Disc Creator (select
products only), you must purchase a Windows 7 operating system DVD to reboot the computer and repair the
operating system.
To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD, go to the HP website. For U.S. support, go to
http://www.hp.com/support. For worldwide support, go to
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Some Startup Repair options will completely erase and reformat the hard drive. All files you have
If the Windows partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system and programs
Using
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completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files that you
If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system and programs
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