HP 625, Getting Started

Getting Started

7

What’s Next?

Backing up

Recovery after a system failure is as complete as your most current backup. You should 
create your initial backup immediately after software setup. As you add new software and 
data files, you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a 
reasonably current backup.

Use the Backup and Restore Center to create a backup. Click 

Start

, click 

All Programs

, 

click 

Maintenance

, and then click 

Backup and Restore Center

. Follow the on-screen 

instructions to back up your entire computer (select models only) or your files.

Recovering

In case of system failure, use the 

f11

 recovery tool to recover your original hard drive image.

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The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at 
the factory.

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CAUTION

:

 Using 

f11

 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard 

drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are 
permanently removed. The 

f11

 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP 

programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. 

Software, drivers, and updates

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

, and then click 

Computer

.

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If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system 
and programs using the 

Windows Vista Operating System

 DVD and the 

Driver 

Recovery

 disc. To purchase these discs, contact technical support. Refer to the 

“Contacting technical support” section in the back of this guide.

3. If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press 

esc

 while the 

“Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

4. Press 

f11

 while the “Press <F11> for recovery” message is displayed on the screen.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Windows provides additional recovery tools through the operating system. For 
additional information, go to Help and Support.

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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. Refer to the “Contacting technical 
support” section in the back of this guide.