Recovering - HP ProBook 6550b Maintenance And Service Manual

Recovering

In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files.
Windows recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you
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have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might
prevent Windows from starting correctly.
f11 recovery tools: You can use
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image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory.
NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer and you cannot use the system repair discs
you previously created (select models only), you must purchase a Windows 7 operating system DVD to
reboot the computer and repair the operating system.
CAUTION:
you have created and any software 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. Personal files must be restored from a
backup.
1.
If possible, back up all personal files.
2. If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition. select Start, right-click
Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management.
NOTE:
programs using the Windows 7 Operating System Operating System DVD and the Driver
Recovery disc (both purchased separately). For additional information, contact technical support
by selecting Start > Help and Support > Contact support.
3. If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press
ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:
Windows 7 provides additional recovery tools through the operating system. For additional
information, go to Help and Support.
NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer, you must purchase a Windows 7
Operating System DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional
information, contact technical support by selecting Start>Help and Support>Contact support.
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Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files
If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system and
f11 while the "Press f11
f11 recovery tools to recover your original hard drive image. The
for recovery" message is displayed on the screen.
f11
esc while the "Press the