Ordering Backup Software; Restoring Windows Vista; Ordering The Restoreplus! Media; Restoring The Operating System - HP Xw9400 - Workstation - 16 GB RAM Reference Manual

Ordering backup software

If you cannot create system recovery CDs or DVDs, you can order a recovery disk set from the HP
support center. To obtain the support center telephone number for your region visit
support/contactHP.

Restoring Windows Vista

This section describes how to restore Windows Vista.

Ordering the RestorePlus! media

If you ordered restore media with your workstation, the media is included with your workstation
components.
If you did not order restore media, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! media kit. For worldwide
technical support phone numbers, visit http://www.hp.com/support.

Restoring the operating system

NOTE: Windows Vista provides a backup and restore application as well. To learn more about this
application, visit the Microsoft Web site.
CAUTION:
When you run RestorePlus! from media, the process deletes all information on the primary hard drive,
including all partitions.
To restore Windows Vista:
1. Boot from the RestorePlus! DVD to start the RestorePlus! process. You must start from the
RestorePlus! DVD to install device drivers and settings.
2. Follow the prompts to restore your operating system.
Some application software might not be restored using this process. If software is not restored, install
it from the appropriate application DVD.
20 Chapter 3 Restoring the operating system
Before you restore the operating system, back up your data.
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