HP HB4 manual System recovery, Starting system recovery if the pc is responding

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system recovery

When other methods of repairing your system software (like System Restore or Application Recovery) fail, you may want to use the HP PC System Recovery program as a last resort to reinstall the software.

When necessary, you can reinstall the operating system and the application software that was originally installed on the PC at the factory by using the System Recovery program.

WARNING: The HP PC System Recovery program will delete any data or programs that you installed after purchase. Be sure to back up any data that you want to keep onto a removable disc.

The System Recovery program uses a special recovery partition on the hard disk that stores an image of the original software.

NOTE: The System Recovery image is in a partition area of the hard disk drive and takes up part of the total drive space. This disk space is not usually available for your use.

In the unlikely event that you replace the hard disk drive, or somehow damage the data in the special recovery partition on the hard disk drive, use recovery discs to reinstall the operating system and software on the hard disk drive. See ”system recovery using recovery discs“ on page 93.

Make your own recovery discs (CDs or DVD) before you need them; see “creating recovery cds/dvds“ on page 88. You can also make the Recovery Tools CD. This CD contains utilities that allow you to make changes to your hard disk drive; see “using the recovery tools cd“ on page 90.

starting system recovery if the pc is responding

1Turn off the PC. Disconnect all peripheral devices from the PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse. Turn on the PC.

2Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, choose PC Help & Tools, and then click HP PC System Recovery.

3Wait until the System Recovery window appears asking Do you really want to start System Recovery?

4Click Yes to continue with the recovery process. If you created recovery discs, you may be directed to insert recovery disc #1.

5The PC starts the recovery; wait for the onscreen instructions to display, and then follow those instructions.

6Complete the PC startup, and finish the registration process; then reconnect all peripheral devices.

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Contents User’s guide USA Table of contents Working with sound, pictures, and video Using the internetGetting help Taking care of your pc Index Finding answers to commonly asked questions Safety information Ac power safety warningsSetting up your pc Putting your pc togetherSafety and comfort Computer safety warning Pc backConnector Symbol Description SerialPc front Connecting the modem Other ways to connectSetting up the ethernet connection Upgrading your 56k modemTurning on your pc for the first time Click Turn Off Registering your pcTurning off the pc Click Turn Off Computer Click Stand By Standby modeHibernation mode Automatic standby or hibernation Click Turn Off ComputerHp products work better together Making recovery cds/dvdsInstalling software and hardware devices Learning the basics Beginning to use your softwareIcon Opens Use it to Using the desktopUsing the start menu Choose Help and Support Choose HP Pavilion PC Help Using hp organize softwareLearning to use your pc Click HP Instant Support Click Request HelpChoose All Programs Using the all programs menuOrganizing your all programs list Choose All Programs Choose PC Help & Tools Using the mouseUsing pc help & tools Autoscrolling PanningChanging mouse pointer speed Using the keyboardSwitching mouse button functions About your keyboardInternet keyboard Standard keyboard Alphanumeric keys Wireless keyboard setStandard keyboard features Arrow keys Function keysEdit keys Special keyboard buttons Keyboard indicatorsNumeric keys Icon Name DescriptionPhoto Key Icon Feature DescriptionUser MusicMedia control keys CD/DVD/MP3Adjusting the monitor Customizing the buttonsUsing a printer Using the internet About the internetSetting up your internet account Using a browser Restricting internet content Searching the internetIf using outlook express Sending and receiving e-mailReceiving e-mail messages with outlook express If your isp provides the e-mail programSending e-mail messages with outlook express Instant support Getting helpHelp and support center Turning off messages Using updates from hpGetting messages Re-enabling messages Resolving problemsWarranty & support guide Upgrading and servicing the pcMicrosoft windows xp operating system Online guidesWeb sites about your pc Using speakers Working with sound, pictures, and videoAdjusting speaker volume Connecting a multi-channel speaker system to your pcConnect speaker plugs for To PC Connector Icon Speaker Mode Configuring the multi-channel sound managerConfiguring multi-channel audio output for the dvd player Using a microphone Adjusting microphone volume Using the microphone with multi-channel audioUsing hp image zone Working with digital imagesTab or button Description Projects in HelpSpecial note about the safely remove hardware utility Using the 7-in-1 memory card readerAbout the 7-in-1 memory card reader Card Slot ReaderSlot memory card reader Card Insert Into 4-slot readerCard Insert Into 2-slot reader Using your cd, dvd, and diskette drivesYour drive options Drive What it doesHandling cds/dvds Inserting and removing cds and dvdsUsing the combo drive Playing music cds with musicmatch jukebox Using the diskette floppy drivePlaying cds and dvds Playing cds and dvds with windows media player Dvd terms Playing dvd movies with the intervideo windvd playerChoose InterVideo WinDVD Player Click InterVideo WinDVD Using country/region codes Click InterVideo WinDVD PlayerChoose All Programs Choose CD DVD Recorder Creating burning cds with recordnowGetting started with recordnow Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player Exact Copy Jukebox CD Creating a music cdCreating a data cd Data Disc Exact Copy Erase DiscClick Copy to CD or Device Creating burning data cds using windows xp programCreating burning music cds with windows media player Cables you may need Creating burning dvds using the dvd writer driveUsing a tv as a monitor Connecting to a tv set Viewing the pc image on your tv screen Disabling the tv option Using your multi-storage bayDisconnecting the tv Storing cds, dvds, or memory Docking a peripheral devicePlacing a peripheral device on the multi-storage bay top Using the optional camera station pc top Writer Hp dvd Bay expansion Page Taking care of your pc Protecting your pc from power surgesUsing virus protection programs Increasing available hard disk drive space Unavailable hard disk drive spaceViewing the amount of used and free disk space Uninstalling programsEmptying the recycle bin Double-clickDisk Management LocalClick Control Panel Cleaning up your hard disk driveRemoving desktop icons Click My ComputerTroubleshooting Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is Symptom Problem SolutionAudio DevicesManager button Click Performance and Maintenance, if it isCd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd writer drive Diskette floppy drive select models only Display monitor End Task Hardware installationHard disk drive Click Start and choose Control Panel Hardware tabInternet access Keyboard and mouse Click Turn Off Computer MemoryMulti-storage bay Power State. Refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide forBattery. See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for MiscellaneousUsing application recovery and system recovery Page System Creating recovery cds/dvds Using recovery cd-dvd creator To run the recovery cd-dvd creator programTo create or to start the recovery tools cd Using the recovery tools cdSystem restore Recovery programChoose All Programs Choose Accessories Choose System Tools Application recoveryTo start system restore To start application recoverySystem recovery Starting system recovery if the pc is respondingStarting system recovery using recovery discs Starting system recovery if the pc is not respondingSystem recovery using recovery discs To run system recovery program using recovery discs Index CD/DVDDVD Manuals, online, 40 memory card reader card types Microphone, 45 RecordNow!, using Speakers, 41 multi-channel