Factory Restore - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 5000 User Manual

QuickRestore
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Factory Restore returns
your computer to its
original, factory-installed
software configuration.
This option reformats your
hard drive and removes all
data from your computer.
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Caution:
Factory Restore deletes all of the information and data stored on
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.
1. From the Windows desktop, double-click the Compaq
Support icon.
2. Click the QuickRestore icon. The QuickRestore main menu
is displayed.
3. Move your cursor over the Factory Restore button.
Note: If no factory image is found on the D: drive, use the QuickRestore CDs
to perform this function. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.
4. Click the Continue button.
5. When a message is displayed asking if you want to replace
all the programs on your hard drive with the original
Compaq factory software, click Yes to continue.
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Caution:
In the next step, if you have not copied or backed up your
personal files, software, or other data onto a separate data storage device
to be recopied onto your hard drive, they will be lost after you press Enter.
6. Press Enter to continue.
When Factory Restore is finished, the system automatically
restarts.
7. After Factory Restore is complete, you may be prompted to
provide the startup information again to reinstall Windows.
Follow the prompts to restore your computer to its original
factory condition.
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