HP EliteBook 745 G2 Maintenance And Service Manual page 128

CAUTION:
you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. When
reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as the drivers,
software, and utilities from the backup used for recovery.
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. If possible, check for the presence of the Windows partition.
To check for the Windows partition, select Start > Computer.
NOTE:
programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery media. For
additional information, see
on page
3. If the Windows partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press
operating system loads.
4. Select Startup Repair.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, select Start >
Help and Support.
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Some Startup Repair options will completely erase and reformat the hard drive. All files
If the Windows partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system and
Using Windows 8.1 operating system media (purchased separately)
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