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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 69.

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 66.

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 HP Envy x360 Convertible PC Product notice Iii Safety warning noticeIv Safety warning notice Table of contents Creating HP Recovery media Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios updateDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Vii Removing the HP Recovery partition select models onlyViii Product description Product description Right side External component identificationRight side Component DescriptionThen select the HP Support Assistant app Left sideExternal component identification Assistant app DisplayDisplay modes Mode Mode Description ProductivityTablet mode Top TopTouchPad Other unneeded components LightsResult in the loss of unsaved information Buttons and speakersFn key KeysBottom BottomPage Pcid label Service tag and Pcid labelIllustrated parts catalog Component Spare part number Display assemblyComputer major components Illustrated parts catalogComputer major components Base enclosure Wlan moduleDisplay assembly subcomponents Display assembly subcomponentsSolid-state Drive Hardware Kit , includes Mass storage devicesHard Drive Hardware Kit , includes Miscellaneous parts Miscellaneous partsSequential part number listing 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter in North America Sequential part number listing Wireless-AC 3160 802.11 ac 1x1 WiFi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter Cables and connectors Service considerationsMaintenance instructions Tools requiredElectrostatic discharge damage Grounding guidelinesDrive handling 55% Typical electrostatic voltage levelsEvent Material Use Voltage protection level Equipment guidelinesComponent replacement procedures Component replacement proceduresDescription Spare part number Top coverPage Page Battery Page TouchPad board Hard drive Page Solid-state drive SSD Page Wlan module Page Speakers Page USB/audio board Description Spare part number Fan 778793-001 FanPage Power button board Page System board Remove the system board Component replacement proceduresPage Memory module Update Bios before adding memory modulesPage Heat sink Page Display assembly Page Page Page Page Page Power connector cable Page Determining 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 Specifications SpecificationsComputer specifications Hard drive specifications Hard drive specificationsSolid-state drive specifications Creating recovery media and backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating HP Recovery media Backing up, restoring, and recoveringRestore and recovery Restore and recoveryWhat you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerUsing HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partition select models onlyPower cord set requirements Power cord set requirementsRequirements for all countries Requirements for specific countries and regionsBSI Requirements for specific countries and regionsRecycling RecyclingIndex Caps lock Hard drive Mute Power Hard Drive Hardware Kit contentsDescription Optical drive Precautions Product description USB Power button board RemovalSystem USB flash drive Using HP Recovery media Creating Recovery Discs 66Removal/replacement Restore
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