HP OMEN - 15t-5000 manual Removing the HP Recovery partition select models only

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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 on-screen instructions.

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.

1.If possible, back up all personal files.

2.Insert the HP Recovery media that you created, and then restart the computer.

NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot order. See Changing the computer boot order on page 63.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Changing the computer boot order

If computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the computer boot order, which is the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information. You can change the selection for an optical drive or a USB flash drive.

To change the boot order:

1.Insert the HP Recovery media you created.

2.Restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f9 for boot options.

3.Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you want to boot from.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)

HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space.

IMPORTANT: After you remove the HP Recovery partition, you can no longer use the Windows Refresh option or the Windows option to remove everything and reinstall Windows. In addition, you will not be able to perform System Recovery or Minimized Image Recovery from the HP Recovery partition. So before you remove the Recovery partition, create HP Recovery media; see Creating HP Recovery media on page 60.

Follow these steps to remove the HP Recovery partition:

1.From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager.

2.Select Remove Recovery Partition, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Vii Viii Best practices Starting rightVisit the HP Apps Store More HP resources Resource ContentsMore HP resources Locating software Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwareComponent Description Right sideRear Display Touchpad TopLights Buttons and speakers Fn key KeysLabels HP Omen Control Gaming keyboardUser profiles Current settingsGaming keys Lighting zones Advanced keyboard settings Keyboard shortcuts Disable key assignmentsFrom the Windows desktop, click the HP Omen Control icon Using the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing operating system controls Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareUsing a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerConnecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Multimedia features Enjoying entertainment featuresUsing the webcam Testing your audio features Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting headphones and microphonesConnecting video devices by using an Hdmi cable Using videoSetting up Hdmi audio Page Navigating the screen Using the touchpad and gesturesScrolling TappingFinger pinch zoom Finger click One-finger slide Using touch screen gesturesTapping Rotating select models only Left-edge swipe Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Using the action keysKeyboard settings on Using Windows shortcut keys Managing Bios with HP Performance Advisor Using HP Performance AdvisorInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerManually initiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeupFinding battery information Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Factory-sealed batteryResolving a low battery level Running on external AC powerIdentifying low battery levels Troubleshooting power problems Shutting down turning off the computer Handling drives Using Disk CleanupMaintaining your computer Improving performanceUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Traveling with or shipping your computer Cleaning the displayCleaning the sides or cover Cleaning the touchpad, keyboard, or mousePage Securing your computer and information Using passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Installing critical security updates Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkDetermining the Bios version Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Downloading a Bios update Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Creating HP Recovery media Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating recovery media and backups Restore and recovery What you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerUsing the HP Recovery partition select models only Changing the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partition select models onlyUsing HP Recovery media to recover Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsWlan

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