Recovering - HP MINI 5103 Maintenance And Service Manual

Recovering

In case of system failure, use the
NOTE: The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the
factory.
CAUTION:
you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The
recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the
factory. Software not installed at the factory must be reinstalled. Personal files must be restored from
a backup.
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition. To find the partition, click Start
> Computer.
NOTE:
system and programs using the Windows Vista Operating System and the Driver Recovery discs
(purchased separately). For additional information, contact technical support by selecting Start >
Help and Support > Contact support.
3. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: Windows Vista provides additional recovery tools through the operating system. For
additional information, go to Help and Support.
NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer, you must purchase a Windows Vista
Operating System DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional
information, contact technical support by selecting Start > Help and Support > Contact support.
112 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery
f11
Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files
If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, you will need to recover your operating
f11 while the "Press f11
recovery tool to recover your original hard drive image.
esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup
for recovery" message is displayed on the screen.
f11