Remove Everything And Reinstall Windows; Using Hp Software Setup - HP ProBook 4445s Maintenance And Service Manual

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NOTE:
You may be prompted for your permission or password when using Refresh. See Windows
Help and Support for more information. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and
Support.
To start Refresh:
1.
On the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower corner of the screen to display the
charms.
2.
Click Settings.
3.
Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of the screen, and then select General
from the PC settings screen.
4.
Under Refresh your PC without affecting your files, select Get started, and follow the on-
screen instructions.

Remove everything and reinstall Windows

Sometimes you want to perform detailed reformatting of your computer, or you want to remove
personal information before you give away or recycle your computer. The process described in this
section provides a speedy, simple way to return the computer to its original state. This option
removes all personal data, apps, and settings from your computer, and reinstalls Windows.
IMPORTANT:
back up any personal information you wish to retain.
You can initiate this option by using the
To use the
f11
1.
Press
f11
– or –
Press and hold
2.
Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu.
3.
Select Reset your PC, and follow the on-screen instructions.
To use the Start screen:
1.
On the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower corner of the screen to display the
charms.
2.
Click Settings.
3.
Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of the screen, and then select General
from the PC settings screen.
4.
Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the on-
screen instructions.

Using HP Software Setup

HP Software Setup can be used to reinstall drivers or select software that has been corrupted or
deleted from the system.
1.
From the Start screen, type HP Software Setup, and select Apps.
2.
Open HP Software Setup.
3.
Follow the on-screen directions to reinstall drivers or select software.
This option does not provide backups of your information. Before using this option,
key:
while the computer boots.
f11
as you press the power button.
f11
key or from the Start screen.
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