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Using the Windows recovery tools
To recover information you previously backed up:
1.
Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your system settings, your computer (select models only),
or your files.
To recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps:
CAUTION:
Using Startup Repair completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All
files you have 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 and the HP Recovery partition.
To check for the Windows partition, select Start > Computer.
To check for the HP Recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click
Disk Management.
NOTE:
must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the
Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately) if the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition
are not listed. For additional information, see
separately) on page
3.
If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are listed, restart the computer, and then press
f8
before the Windows operating system loads.
4.
Select Startup Repair.
5.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:
For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a search for
these topics in Help and Support.
If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, the
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Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased
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