HP 377703-001 manual Repairing the Operating System

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System Recovery

Repairing the Operating System

To attempt an operating system repair without deleting your personal data, use the Operating System disc that was shipped with the notebook:

If your notebook does not have an optical drive, you may need to connect to an optional external MultiBay.

1.Connect the notebook to external power through the AC adapter and turn on the notebook.

2.Immediately insert the Operating System disc into the notebook.

3.Press and hold the power/standby button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.

4.Press the power/standby button again to turn on the notebook.

5.When prompted, press any key to start from the disc.

After a few minutes, you may need to select your language, and then the Setup Wizard opens.

On the “Welcome to Setup” page, do not press R (step 8 in this procedure) until you have completed steps 6 and 7.

6.Press enter to continue.

A licensing agreement page is displayed.

7.Press f8 to accept the agreement and continue. The “Setup” page is displayed.

8.Press R to repair the selected Windows installation.

The repair process begins. This process takes 1 to 2 hours to complete.

The notebook restarts in Windows after the process is complete.

Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Next Steps Index Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Access the Online User Guides Troubleshooting ResourcesBefore You Begin Identify the Setup Hardware Insert the Battery Pack Connect the Communication Device ModemConnecting the Modem Cable Connecting the Modem with an Adapter Connecting a Network Cable Network CardConnect the Notebook to External Power Hardware Setup Open the Notebook Turn on the Notebook Software Setup Software Setup Welcome to Microsoft Windows Select Your Regional PreferencesAccept the License Agreements Protect Your NotebookName Your Notebook Enter an Administrator Password Select Models Only Register Online Create User Accounts Select Models Only Press the Finish ButtonNext Steps Protect the Notebook from Viruses Protect the Notebook from Power Surges Protect Your PrivacyNext Steps Use the Notebook Safely Turn Off the Notebook Properly Getting Started Top Components LightsComponent Description On Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled Component Description TouchPad Buttons, Switches and Readers You to open the following software Component Description 10 Keys Component Description Esc keyHotkey Quick Reference Quick Reference for aFront Components Rear Components Component Description Right-Side Components Left-Side Components Speakers, headphones, headset, or Bottom Components Docking connector Only on a hard, flat surface. Do Connects an optional travel battery Display Components Wireless Antennae Select Models Only Labels Specifications Operating EnvironmentRated Input Power System Recovery Safeguarding Your DataAltiris Local Recovery System Restore Points Creating a System Restore Point Restoring to a Restore PointReinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from the Hard Drive Reinstalling Applications from DiscsRepairing the Operating System Reinstalling the Operating System Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software Select Start RunIndex Index Index-3 Index-4 Operating System disc A-1,A-8 Release latches Battery pack 4-20,4-21 display 4-13,4-23 Index-7