HP XT Ultrabook 15-4011nr, XT Ultrabook 15-4013cl manual Remove everything and reinstall Windows

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Remove everything and reinstall Windows

Sometimes you want to perform detailed reformatting of your computer, or you want to remove personal information before you give away or recycle your computer. The process described in this section provides a speedy, simple way to return the computer to its original state. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from your computer, and reinstalls Windows.

IMPORTANT: This option does not provide backups of your information. Before using this option, back up any personal information you wish to retain.

You can initiate this option by using the f11 key or from the Start screen.

To use the f11 key:

1.Press f11 while the computer boots.

– or –

Press and hold f11 as you press the power button.

2.Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu.

3.Select Reset your PC, and follow the on-screen instructions. To use the Start screen:

1.On the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower corner of the screen to display the charms.

2.Click Settings.

3.Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of the screen, and then select General from the PC settings screen.

4.Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Recovering using HP Recovery Manager

HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its original factory state. Using the HP Recovery media you created, you can choose from one of the following recovery options:

System Recovery—Reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for the programs that were installed at the factory.

Minimized Image Recovery—Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications.

Factory Reset—Restores the computer to the state its original factory state by deleting all information from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory.

The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows Minimized Image Recovery.

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Contents HP SpectreXT TouchSmart First Edition November Document Part Number Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Specifications Power cord set requirements Viii Product description Wireless Category Description Hard driveSolid-state drive Audio and videoPower requirements Serviceability End user replaceable part AC adapterCategory Description External media cards PortsExternal component identification DisplayComponent Description CyberLink YouCamButtons, speakers, and antennas If the computer has stopped responding and MicrosoftKeys Component Description Speakers Produce soundLights TouchPad Left side Right side Computer, and then select User guides Bottom Illustrated parts catalog Service tag Description FunctionComputer major components Power button board includes cable Component Spare part numberTop cover TouchPad LED board includes cableChina and Russia Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 Combo Adapter RJ-45 jack coverMemory shield Display assembly subcomponents Illustrated parts catalog Mass storage device Miscellaneous partsSpare part number Description Sequential part number listingScrew Kit Sequential part number listing China and Russia includes replacement thermal material Replacement thermal material Includes replacement thermal material Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirementsService considerations Tools requiredGrounding guidelines Drive handlingPreliminary replacement requirements Packaging and transporting guidelines Equipment guidelines Material Use Voltage protection levelComponent replacement procedures Service tagBottom cover Description Spare part number Bottom cover 671731-001Page Battery RTC battery Wlan module Page Fan Description Spare part number Fan includes cable 700803-001Solid-state drive Power button board Page Hard drive Page Display assembly subcomponents Page Page Page Page Page Page TouchPad Page Front speakers Page TouchPad LED board Power connector cable Page Multimedia board Update Bios before adding memory modules Memory modulePage System board Memory module and shield see Memory module on Page Heat sink Page RJ-45 jack cover Page Keyboard For use in country/region Spare part NumberPage Rear speakers Wlan antenna Page Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Specifications Computer specificationsInch SGA display specifications Hard drive specifications Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media See Creating HP Recovery media onRestore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Help and SupportRemove everything and reinstall Windows Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerWhat you need to know Removing the HP Recovery partition Using HP Recovery media to recoverPower cord set requirements Requirements for all countriesRequirements for specific countries and regions Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note numberRecycling Index Jacks TouchPad button
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