HP Probook 5320m Maintenance And Service Manual page 110

Backup and recovery
Using f1 1 recovery tools
CAUTION: Using
software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The
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
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.
✎
If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system and programs using
the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). For
additional information, refer to the "Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)"
section in this chapter.
3. If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press
for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press
f11
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)
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. Make sure that your most recent backup (stored on discs or on an external drive) is
easily accessible. To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD, go to
or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also order the DVD by calling technical support. For
contact information, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer.
Ä CAUTION: Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD 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 helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities.
To initiate recovery using a Windows 7 operating system DVD, follow these steps:
✎
This process takes several minutes.
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows 7 operating system DVD into the optical drive before the
Windows operating system loads.
3. When prompted, press any keyboard key.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Click Next.
6. Select Repair your computer.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any
f11
while the "Press <F11> for recovery" message is displayed on the screen.
recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and
f11
, follow these steps:
f11
http://www.hp.com/support
while the "Press the ESC key
esc
, select your country
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