Repairing The Operating System - HP Compaq NW8000 Software Manual

To set a system restore point:
1. Select Start > Help and Support. Select the task "Use Tools to
view your computer information and diagnose problems."
Select System Restore. A System Restore window opens.
2. Follow the on screen directions for setting a restore point.
To restore the notebook to a previous date and time when it was
functioning optimally:
1. Select Start > Help and Support > Tools > System Restore.
2. Follow the on screen directions for restoring the notebook.

Repairing the Operating System

To attempt an operating system repair without deleting your
personal data, use the Operating System CD that was shipped
with the notebook:
1. Connect the notebook to external power and turn on
the notebook.
2. Immediately insert the Operating System CD into the
notebook.
3. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn
off the notebook.
4. Press the power button again to start the notebook.
5. When prompted, press any key to boot from the CD. After a
few minutes, the Welcome to Setup screen is displayed.
6. Press
displayed.
7. Press
window is displayed.
8. Press
process begins. This process may take 1–2 hours to complete.
The notebook restarts in Windows after the process is
complete.
Software Guide
to continue. A Licensing Agreement screen is
enter
to accept the agreement and continue. The Setup
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to repair the selected Windows installation. The repair
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