●
If you want to reset your computer using a minimized image, you can choose the HP Minimized
Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media.
Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Other
applications included in the image continue to be available for installation through the Drivers and
Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager.
For more information, see
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 72
.
●
If you want to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you can choose the
System Recovery option from the HP Recovery media. For more information, see
Recovering using
HP Recovery Manager on page 72
.
●
If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to
restore the factory image to the replacement drive. For more information, see
Recovering using HP
Recovery Manager on page 72
.
●
If you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager
offers the Remove Recovery Partition option.
For more information, see
Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 74
.
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery
When your computer is not working properly and you need to regain system stability, the Windows
Refresh option allows you to start fresh and keep what is important to you.
IMPORTANT:
Refresh removes any traditional applications that were not originally installed on the
system at the factory.
NOTE:
During Refresh, a list of removed traditional applications will be saved so that you have a
quick way to see what you might need to reinstall. See Help and Support for instructions on reinstalling
traditional applications. From the Start screen, type
h
, and then select
Help and Support
.
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.
Restore and recovery
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