To perform a System Recovery using recovery media:
1.
If you are using a set of DVDs, insert the first recovery disc into the DVD drive tray, and close the
tray. If you are using a recovery USB flash drive, insert it into a USB port.
2.
Click the
Start
button, and then click
Shut Down
.
or
If the computer is not responding, press and hold the power button for approximately 5 seconds or
until the computer turns off.
3.
Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
4.
Press the power button to turn on the computer, and press
Esc
as the computer is powering on to
display the startup menu.
5.
Use the arrow keys to select the boot menu, and press
Enter
. Use the arrow keys to select the
location where the recovery media is inserted (USB or DVD). Press
Enter
to boot from that device.
6.
If Recovery Manager asks if you want to run System Recovery from Media or Hard Drive, select
Media
. On the Welcome screen, under
I need help immediately
, click
Factory Reset
.
7.
If you are prompted to back up your files, and you have not done so, select
Back up your files
first (recommended)
, and then click
Next
. Otherwise, select
Recover without backing
up your files
, and then click
Next
.
8.
If you are prompted to insert the next recovery disc, do so.
9.
When Recovery Manager is finished, remove the recovery disc or the recovery USB flash drive
from the system.
10.
Click
Finish
to restart the computer.
Using HP Recovery Disc operating system discs (select models only)
Use the steps provided in this section if you used HP Recovery Disc Creator to create a Windows 7
operating system DVD and a
Driver Recovery
DVD. If you created recovery media using
recovery media using HP Recovery Manager (select models only) on page 138
. use the steps in
Recovery using recovery media (select models only) on page 142
If you cannot use the recovery discs you previously created using the HP Recovery Disc Creator (select
models only), you must purchase a Windows 7 operating system DVD to reboot the computer and
repair the operating system.
To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD, contact support. Go to
select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions.
CAUTION:
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD completely erases the hard drive contents
and reformats the hard drive. All files that you have created and any software that you have installed
on the computer are permanently removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process helps
you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities.
To initiate recovery using a Windows 7 operating system DVD:
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 7
143