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System Recovery System Recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data files you have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. However, you must reinstall any software that was not installed on the computer at the factory. This includes software that came on media included in the computer accessory box, and any software programs you installed after purchase. NOTE: Always use the System Restore procedure before you use the System Recovery program - see Microsoft System Restore on page 36. NOTE: Some features might not be available on systems that are shipped without a version of Microsoft Windows. You must choose one of the following methods to perform a System Recovery: ● Recovery Image - Run the System Recovery from a recovery image stored on your hard disk drive. The recovery image is a file that contains a copy of the original factory-shipped software. To perform a System Recovery from a recovery image, see System Recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu on page 42. NOTE: The recovery image uses a portion of the hard disk drive that cannot be used for data storage. ● Recovery Media - Run the System Recovery from recovery media, that you created from files stored on your hard disk drive, or purchased separately. To create recovery media, see Recovery media on page 45. System Recovery options You should attempt a System Recovery in the following order: 1. Through the hard disk drive, from the Windows 7 Start menu. 2. Through the hard disk drive, by pressing the F11 key on the keyboard during system startup. 3. Through recovery media that you create. 4. Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support. To purchase recovery discs, visit www.hp.com/ support. System Recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all data and programs you created or installed. Back up any important data to a removable disc or USB flash drive. 42 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting, maintenance, and frequently asked questions Getting Started

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System Recovery
System Recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data files you have created,
and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. However, you must reinstall any software that
was not installed on the computer at the factory. This includes software that came on media included in the
computer accessory box, and any software programs you installed after purchase.
NOTE:
Always use the System Restore procedure before you use the System Recovery program — see
Microsoft System Restore
on page
36.
NOTE:
Some features might not be available on systems that are shipped without a version of Microsoft
Windows.
You must choose one of the following methods to perform a System Recovery:
●
Recovery Image — Run the System Recovery from a recovery image stored on your hard disk drive. The
recovery image is a file that contains a copy of the original factory-shipped software. To perform a System
Recovery from a recovery image, see
System Recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu
on page
42.
NOTE:
The recovery image uses a portion of the hard disk drive that cannot be used for data storage.
●
Recovery Media — Run the System Recovery from recovery media, that you created from files stored on
your hard disk drive, or purchased separately. To create recovery media, see
Recovery media
on page
45.
System Recovery options
You should attempt a System Recovery in the following order:
1.
Through the hard disk drive, from the Windows 7 Start menu.
2.
Through the hard disk drive, by pressing the F11 key on the keyboard during system startup.
3.
Through recovery media that you create.
4.
Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support. To purchase recovery discs, visit
www.hp.com/
support.
System Recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu
CAUTION:
System Recovery deletes all data and programs you created or
installed. Back up any important data to a removable disc or USB flash drive.
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Chapter 5
Troubleshooting, maintenance, and frequently asked questions
Getting Started