●To use the Factory Reset option (select models only), you must use HP Recovery media. If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select models only) on page 69.
●If your computer does not allow the creation of HP Recovery media or if the HP Recovery media does not work, you can obtain recovery media for your system from 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
IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of your personal data. Before beginning recovery, back up any personal data you want to retain.
Using HP Recovery media, you can choose from one of the following recovery options:
NOTE: Only the options available for your computer display when you start the recovery process.
●System
●Minimized Image Recovery (select models
●Factory
The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows System Recovery and Minimized Image Recovery (select models only).
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)
The HP Recovery partition allows you to perform a system recovery or minimized image recovery (select models only) without the need for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. This type of recovery can be used only if the hard drive is still working.
To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery partition:
IMPORTANT: For tablets with a detachable keyboard, connect the keyboard to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps (select models only).
1.From the Start screen, type recovery, select Recovery Manager, and then select HP Recovery Environment.
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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 Recovery Manager, and then follow the
Using HP Recovery media to recover
You can use HP Recovery media to recover the original system. This method can be used if your system does not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is not working properly.
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