Performing a system recovery
In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files:
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Windows recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you
have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might
prevent Windows from starting correctly.
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recovery tools: You can use the
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recovery tools to recover your original hard drive image.
The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the
factory.
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, see Using a
Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page 41.
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 HP Recovery partition has been deleted, the
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restore option will not function.
You must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system
DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately) if the Windows partition and the
HP Recovery partition are not listed. For additional information, see Using a Windows 7
operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page 41.
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.
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