System Recovery At System Startup - HP s5120f - Pavilion - Slimline Getting Started Manual

7 Click Next at the next screen that prompts you to do so.
Your computer restarts.
NOTE: If your system does not detect a recovery partition, it will prompt you to insert a
recovery disc. Insert the disc and proceed to Step 7 in the section "Starting system
recovery from recovery discs" on page 66.
8 When prompted to perform a system recovery, click Yes, and then click Next.
9 If you are prompted to back up your files, and you have not done so, click the Back up
your files first button. Otherwise, click the Recover without backing up your
files button, and then click Next.
System recovery begins. After system recovery is complete, click Finish to restart the
computer.
10 Complete the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop.
11 Turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn the computer back on.
12 Perform the procedure "Performing the Post-Recovery Procedure" on page 67.

System recovery at system startup

If Windows Vista is not responding, but the computer is working, use these steps to perform a
system recovery:
NOTE: System recovery deletes all data and programs you created or installed after
purchase. Therefore, ensure you back up, to a removable disc, any data you want to keep.
1 Turn off the computer. If necessary, press and hold the On button until the computer
turns off.
2 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and
mouse.
3 Press the On button to turn on the computer.
4 As soon as you see the initial company logo screen appear, repeatedly press the F11
key on your keyboard until the Recovery Manager window opens.
5 Click Advanced options.
6 Choose the system recovery option that recovers your computer to its original factory
condition, and then click Next.
7 If you are prompted to back up your files, and you have not done so, click the Back up
your files first button. Otherwise, click the Recover without backing up your
files button, and then click Next.
System recovery begins. After system recovery is complete, click Finish to restart the
computer.
8 Complete the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop.
9 Turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn the computer back on.
10 Perform the procedure in "Performing the Post-Recovery Procedure" on page 67.
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