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Performing a system recovery, Using the Windows recovery tools

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Performing a system recovery In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files: ● 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. ● f11 recovery tools: You can use the f11 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, refer to the "Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section. 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 the "Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section. 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. 78 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery

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Performing a system recovery
In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files:
●
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.
●
f11
recovery tools: You can use the
f11
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, refer to the “Using a
Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)” section.
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 the “Using a
Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)” section.
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.
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Chapter 7
Backup and recovery