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Using the Windows Recovery Tools, Using F11, Start, All Programs, Maintenance, Backup and Restore
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Using the Windows Recovery Tools To recover information you previously backed up, follow these steps: 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. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. To recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps: CAUTION: 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, select 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 System Recovery discs that you can obtain from HP Support. 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 Repair Your Computer. The following options display: Startup Repair, System Restore, System Image Recovery, Windows Memory Diagnostics, Command Prompt, Recovery Manager. 5. Select one of the first three listed tools to repair your computer. 6. 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. Using F11 CAUTION: Using F11 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 F11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software not installed at the factory must be reinstalled. Windows 7 - Backup and Recovery 191