Full Restore - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 7479 Supplementary Manual

Full Restore

Full Restore returns your computer to its original factory-installed software state. It
reformats your hard drive and removes all data from your computer.
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CAUTION: Full Restore deletes all the information and data stored on your computer's hard drive. If you
have added personal files, software, or data since you purchased your computer, copy this data to
diskettes, back up the data by performing a SystemSave, or save the data to an external device before
proceeding.
To perform a Full Restore on your computer, complete the following steps:
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CAUTION: If you have not copied or backed up your personal files, software, or other data onto
diskettes, they will be permanently deleted when you click Start!
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Once the Full Restore is complete, you may be prompted to provide the startup
information again to re-install Windows. This information includes the Product Key
number from the cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started guide, your time
zone, and the time and date.
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From the Windows desktop, double-click the Compaq Support
Click the QuickRestore
Click the Full Restore button. The Full Restore menu is displayed.
Click the Start button to begin the Full Restore. Your computer automatically
restarts. Once your computer restarts in DOS mode, a Progress window is
displayed. During the Full Restore process, a progress bar shows the percentage
of the software restored to the hard drive.
When the Full Restore has finished, the system reboots automatically.
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icon. The QuickRestore main menu is displayed.
Understanding Your Service and Support Options
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