Using Windows 8 Operating System Media (Purchased Separately) - HP ProBook 4540s Maintenance And Service Manual

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
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately)

To order a Windows 8 operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country
or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also order the DVD by calling support. For
contact information, see the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer.
CAUTION:
reformats the hard drive. All files that you have created and any software that you have 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 8 operating system DVD:
NOTE: This process takes several minutes.
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows 8 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.
After the repair is completed:
1. Eject the Windows 8 operating system media and then insert the Driver Recovery media.
2. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications.
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f11 while the "Press <F11> for recovery" message is displayed on the screen.
Using a Windows 8 operating system media completely erases hard drive contents and
esc while the "Press