HP Blackbird 002-21A HP Blackbird Gaming System - System Recovery Guide - Page 3

System recovery After you try restarting your computer, and reinstalling problem software, you can run system recovery as a last resort to reinstall the factory-installed operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers. The system recovery process completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data files you created since purchase. It then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. You must reinstall any software that was not installed on the computer at the factory. This includes software that came on CDs included in the computer accessory box, and software programs you installed after purchase. Which recovery option to choose? Attempt a system recovery in the following order: 1 Through the Windows Vista Start menu 2 By pressing the space bar on the keyboard during startup (if you cannot get to the desktop) 3 From the system recovery disc you made 4 From the Windows OS disc included with your computer Recovery from the recovery partition on your hard disk drive Choose one of the following procedures to reinstall the operating system and software from the recovery image on your hard disk drive: Recovery from the Windows Start Menu-if you can see your desktop Recovery if you cannot get to the desktop NOTE: System recovery deletes all data and programs you created or installed after purchase. Ensure you have backed up, to a removable disc or external hard disk, any data you want to keep. Recovery from the Windows Start Menu If the computer is working, and Windows Vista is responding, follow these steps to perform a system recovery. 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer, except monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, HP Tools and Support, and then click Boot to Recovery. 5 Follow the onscreen prompts. If the system does not automatically restart, restart it when prompted. A window opens, showing file loading progress. 6 In the registration window, type your product key number (found on the Certificate of Authenticity sticker on your computer), and then click Next. A window opens, asking where you want to install Windows. 7 If it is not already highlighted, select System Drive. 8 Click Drive Options in the lower-right area of the window. CAUTION: All data on the hard disk drive will be deleted in the next step. You will lose data if it is not backed up. 9 Ensure System Drive is highlighted and the Recovery partition is not, and then click Delete. A window opens asking whether you are sure you want to delete. 10 Click OK. Note the partition you deleted now shows Unallocated Space. 11 Click Next. A window opens, showing installation progress. 12 Wait while the computer prepares the desktop. 13 Proceed to the "Post-recovery procedure" on page 7. System Recovery 3