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Performing a system recovery Recovery allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state. You can create an HP factory image restore DVD, using an external DVD±RW optical drive. You can also create an HP factory restore image on a USB storage device. CAUTION: Using Recovery 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 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Personal files must be restored from a backup. NOTE: HP recommends that you create the HP factory image restore in the event of a system failure. Creating the restore DVDs The restore creation software creates a set of system restore discs using blank, writable DVDs (DVDR or DVD+R). HP recommends using blank DVD+R discs from a manufacturer you trust, because these recovery DVDs are so important. You need approximately 3 blank DVD+R discs. The program states how many discs are needed at the beginning of the process. To create restore DVDs: 1. Select Computer > More Applications. 2. Click Tools, and then click Create Restore DVDs. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Creating a restore image on a USB device NOTE: Be sure AC power is connected to the computer you begin. Verify the exact amount of free space on your storage device before you begin the creation process. For most models, you will need at least 8 GB of free space on the storage device. However, depending on the drivers and software installed on your computer, you may need slightly more than 8 GB of space. HP recommends that you use a 16 GB device for best results. To create the restore image: 1. Select Computer > More Applications. 2. Click Tools, and then click Create Restore USB. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Performing a system recovery 55

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Performing a system recovery
Recovery allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state. You can create an
HP factory image restore DVD, using an external DVD±RW optical drive. You can also create an HP
factory restore image on a USB storage device.
CAUTION:
Using Recovery 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
recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed
at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled.
Personal files must be restored from a backup.
NOTE:
HP recommends that you create the HP factory image restore in the event of a system
failure.
Creating the restore DVDs
The restore creation software creates a set of system restore discs using blank, writable DVDs (DVD-
R or DVD+R). HP recommends using blank DVD+R discs from a manufacturer you trust, because
these recovery DVDs are so important. You need approximately 3 blank DVD+R discs. The program
states how many discs are needed at the beginning of the process.
To create restore DVDs:
1.
Select
Computer
>
More Applications
.
2.
Click
Tools
, and then click
Create Restore DVDs
.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Creating a restore image on a USB device
NOTE:
Be sure AC power is connected to the computer you begin.
Verify the exact amount of free space on your storage device before you begin the creation process.
For most models, you will need at least 8 GB of free space on the storage device. However,
depending on the drivers and software installed on your computer, you may need slightly more than 8
GB of space.
HP recommends that you use a 16 GB device for best results.
To create the restore image:
1.
Select
Computer
>
More Applications
.
2.
Click
Tools
, and then click
Create Restore USB
.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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