NOTE:
If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer and you cannot use the system repair discs
you previously created (select models only), you must purchase a Windows 7 operating system DVD to
reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional information, refer to
Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page 128
Using the Windows recovery tools
To recover information you previously backed up:
1.
Select
Start
>
All Programs
>
Maintenance
>
Backup and Restore
.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your system settings, your computer (select models
only), or your files.
To recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps:
CAUTION:
Using Startup Repair 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. 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 and the HP Recovery partition.
To check for the Windows partition, select
Start
>
Computer
.
To check for the HP Recovery partition, click
Start
, right-click
Computer
, click
Manage
, and
then click
Disk Management
.
NOTE:
If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are not listed, you must recover
your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the
Driver
Recovery
disc (both purchased separately). For additional information, refer to
7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page 128
3.
If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are listed, restart the computer, and then
press
f8
before the Windows operating system loads.
4.
Select
Startup Repair
.
5.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:
For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a
search for these topics in Help and Support.
Using f11 recovery tools
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 not installed at the factory must be reinstalled.
Windows 7
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