HP 8770w manual Using f11 recovery tools

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CAUTION: Using Startup Repair completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as the drivers, software, and utilities from the backup used for recovery.

1.If possible, back up all personal files.

2.If possible, check for the presence of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition. To check for the Windows partition, select Start > Computer.

To check for the HP Recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management.

NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, the f11 restore option will not function. You must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately) if the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are not listed. For additional information, see Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page 57.

3.If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are listed, restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads.

4.Select Startup Repair.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a search for these topics in Help and Support.

Using f11 recovery tools

CAUTION: Using f11 recovery tools completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software not installed at the factory must be reinstalled.

To recover the original hard drive image using f11:

1.If possible, back up all personal files.

2.If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition: click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management.

NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). For additional information, see Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page 57.

3.If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

4.Press f11 while the “Press <F11> for recovery” message is displayed on the screen.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents Getting Started Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator Contacting support Labels Viii Welcome Finding information Resources For information aboutFinding information Top Getting to know your computerTouchPad Top Lights Security Power Options Buttons and fingerprint reader select models onlyGetting to know your computer Keys Esc keyFront Front Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices RightLeft Rear Display Communication and Chat HP WebcamBottom Bottom Networking Connecting to a wireless network Using an Internet service provider ISPConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless router Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboardIdentifying the hot keys Using keypads Fn +f4Using the integrated numeric keypad Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the pointing stick Using the TouchPadTurning the TouchPad off and on Page Scrolling Rotating Maintenance Inserting or removing the batteryPage Removing the service door Removing or replacing the service doorReplacing the service door Insert the battery see Inserting or removing the battery on Intel Smart Response Technology select models only Replacing or upgrading the hard driveRemoving the primary hard drive Removing the secondary hard drive Installing the primary hard drive Page Installing the secondary hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Replacing a hard drivePage Replacing an optical drive Page Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Page Page Page Page Using the DreamColor display select models only Updating programs and driversCleaning products Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Backup and recovery Creating recovery media Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc CreatorBacking up your information Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery toolsUsing f11 recovery tools Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Select Repair your computerSupport Contacting supportLabels ComponentSpecifications Input powerOperating environment Symbols/Numerics IndexSIM Zooming TouchPad gesture Index
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