Using Windows operating system media (purchased separately)
To order a Windows operating system DVD, contact support. See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer. You can also find contact information from the HP website. Go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the
CAUTION: Using a Windows operating system media completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files that you have created and any software that you have installed on the computer are permanently removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities.
To initiate a full install of the operating system using a Windows operating system DVD:
NOTE: This process takes several minutes.
1.If possible, back up all personal files.
2.Connect the tablet to a keyboard base.
3.Insert the Windows operating system DVD into an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer.
4.When prompted, press any keyboard key.
5.Follow the
After the installation is completed:
1.Eject the Windows operating system media and then insert the Driver Recovery media.
2.Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications.
Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset
When your computer is not working properly and you need to regain system stability, the Windows Refresh option allows you to start fresh and keep what is important to you.
The Windows Reset option allows you to perform detailed reformatting of your computer, or remove personal information before you give away or recycle your computer. For more information on these features, see Windows Help and Support.
Using HP Software Setup
HP Software Setup can be used to reinstall drivers or select software that has been corrupted or deleted from the system.
1.From the Start screen, type HP Software Setup.
2.Open HP Software Setup.
3.Follow the
Performing a system recovery 89