HP 393685-002 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 Index System RecoveryHardware Setup Hardware Setup Identify the Setup Hardware Insert the Battery Pack Connect the Modem Connecting the Modem Cable Connecting the Modem with an Adapter Connect the Notebook to External Power Open the Notebook Turn on the Notebook Software Setup View the Welcome Window Software Setup Software Setup Accept the License Agreements Select Your Regional PreferencesName Your Notebook Create User Accounts Press the Finish Button Protect Your Notebook Next StepsProtect the Notebook from Viruses Protect Your System Files Setting a Restore PointProtect Your Privacy Restoring to a Restore PointProtect the Notebook from Power Surges Use the Notebook Safely Turn Off the Notebook Properly Connect to the Internet Enable Communication HardwareUsing an ISP-Provided Icon Set Up Internet ServiceUser Guides Using the Internet Connection WizardGetting Started Lights Top ComponentsComponent Description Component Description Component Description TouchPad Select Models Only Pointing DevicesPointing Stick Select Models Only Buttons and Switches Select Start Help Component Description Component Description Fn key KeysFront Components Component Description Wireless Antennae Select Models Only Rear Components Component Description Right-Side Components Component Description Left-Side Components Bottom card slot Component Description Bottom Components Component Description Component Description Additional Hardware Components Safeguarding Your Data System RecoveryAltiris Local Recovery System Restore Points Restoring to a Restore Point Creating a System Restore PointReinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from Discs Reinstalling Applications from the Hard DriveRepairing the Operating System Reinstalling the Operating System ÄFormatting this drive deletes all current files Select Start Run Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other SoftwareIndex Index Battery 1-8,4-3,4-5caps lock 4-3,4-5 IDE drive 4-3,4-5 mute Operating System disc A-1,A-8 Recovery disc A-1 regional settings currency Wireless Regulatory Notices