Using F11 Recovery Tools - HP ProBook 4340s Getting Started Manual

Using f11 recovery tools

CAUTION:
drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently
removed. The
were installed at the factory. Software not installed at the factory must be reinstalled.
To recover the original hard drive image using f11:
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition: click Start, right-click
Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management.
NOTE:
programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both
purchased separately). For additional information, refer to
DVD (purchased separately) on page
3. If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press
the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press f11
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using f11 recovery tools completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard
f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that
If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system and
while the "Press <F11> for recovery" message is displayed on the screen.
Using a Windows 7 operating system
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