Linux Backup And Recovery - HP COMPAQ PRESARIO G42 Maintenance And Service Manual

Linux backup and recovery

Use the instructions in this section if SUSE Linux SLED 11 is installed on your computer.
To protect your information, back up your files and folders. Then if the system fails, you can restore
your important files from copies. You can also use the options listed in this section to restore the
operating system and programs that were installed at the factory.
CAUTION:
you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The
recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at
the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Personal
files must be restored from a backup.
To recover the original hard drive image using f11, follow these steps:
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. Restart the computer, and then press
displayed on the screen.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer from the primary operating system or from
the recovery
to repair the operating system. For additional information, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers
booklet, included with the computer.
Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files
method, you must purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Operating System DVD
f11
f11 while the "Press <F11> for recovery" message is
f11
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