System Recovery Options; System Recovery From The Windows Start Menu - HP Pro 2110 Small Form Factor Maintenance & Service Manual

NOTE: Some features might not be available on systems that are shipped without a version of
Microsoft Windows.
You must choose one of the following methods to perform a System Recovery:
Recovery Image — Run the System Recovery from a recovery image stored on your hard disk
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drive. The recovery image is a file that contains a copy of the original factory-shipped software. To
perform a System Recovery from a recovery image, see
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storage.
Recovery Discs — Run the System Recovery from a set of recovery discs that you create from files
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stored on your hard disk drive or purchased separately. To create recovery discs, see
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System Recovery Options

You should attempt a System Recovery in the following order:
1.
Through the hard disk drive, from the Windows Start menu.
2.
Through the hard disk drive, by pressing the
3. Through recovery discs that you create.
4. Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support. To purchase recovery discs, visit
http://www.hp.com/support.

System Recovery from the Windows Start Menu

CAUTION:
important data to a removable disc.
If the computer is working and Windows is responding, use these steps to perform a System Recovery.
1.
Turn off the computer.
2.
Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
3. Turn on the computer.
4. Click the Start button, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click
Recovery Manager. If prompted, click Yes to allow the program to continue.
5. Under I need help immediately, click System Recovery.
6. Select Yes, and then click Next. Your computer restarts.
NOTE:
disc. Insert the disc, select Yes, and then click Next to restart the computer and run Recovery
Manager from the recovery disc. Insert the remaining recovery discs when prompted.
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The recovery image uses a portion of the hard disk drive that cannot be used for data
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System Recovery deletes all data and programs you created or installed. Back up any
If your system does not detect a recovery partition, it prompts you to insert a recovery
System Recovery from the Windows Start
F11 key on the keyboard during system startup.
Recovery