Using F11 Recovery Tools; Using Windows 8 Operating System Media (Purchased Separately) - HP Laptop User Manual

NOTE: For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a
search for these topics in HP Support Assistant. To access HP Support Assistant on the Start screen,
select the HP Support Assistant app.

Using f11 recovery tools

CAUTION:
that you have created and any software that you have 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: From the Start screen, type C,
and then select Computer.
NOTE:
programs using the Windows 8 operating system media and the Driver Recovery media (both
purchased separately). For additional information, see
media (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
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately)

To order a Windows 8 operating system DVD, contact support. See the Worldwide Telephone
Numbers booklet included with the computer. You can also find contact information from the HP
website. Go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
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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Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files
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
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
Using Windows 8 operating system
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esc while the "Press