Running System Recovery from Recovery Discs

4The DEC starts the recovery; wait for the onscreen instructions to display, and then follow those instructions.

WARNING: The Full System Recovery option deletes any data or programs that you created or installed after purchase. Be sure to back up any data that you want to keep onto a removable disc.

5Complete the DEC startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop.

NOTE: After running system recovery, make sure to get driver updates from the HP Technical Support Web site:

http://www.hp.com/support

Running System Recovery from Recovery Discs

This section contains the procedure for performing a system recovery from the recovery discs you created as described in “Creating System Recovery Discs” on page 19.

To run the System Recovery program using recovery discs:

1If the DEC works, create a backup CD or DVD containing all data files that you want to save. Remove the backup disc from the disc tray when you are finished.

2Insert recovery disc #1 into the appropriate drive tray (CD or DVD), and close the tray.

3Turn off the DEC:

•If the DEC works: Click Start, Turn Off Computer, and then Turn Off.

•If the DEC is not responding: Press and hold the On button approximately 5 seconds until the DEC turns off.

WARNING: Before running System Recovery, remove the HP Personal Media Drive (if your DEC includes one) and disconnect all peripheral devices from the DEC, except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse.

4Press the On button to turn on the DEC.

5The DEC starts the recovery from the recovery disc. Follow the onscreen instructions when they are displayed.

•For standard recovery, press R. Choose Next to proceed with the System Recovery. Choose Yes to start the recovery. Insert the remaining recovery discs when directed.

•For full System Recovery, press F. Choose Yes to perform a full System Recovery. Insert the remaining discs when directed.

•If your DEC hard disk drive is blank or corrupted, press R to perform a full System Recovery. Insert the remaining recovery discs when directed.

WARNING: The Full System Recovery option deletes any data or programs that you created or installed after purchase. Be sure to back up any data that you want to keep onto a removable disc.

6Insert the next disc if prompted.

7When the recovery program finishes, remove the last disc.

8Click Restart to restart the DEC.

9After the DEC restarts, a series of startup screens appears. To proceed with the initial Microsoft Windows setup, you must answer a few questions.

10Complete the DEC startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop. Then, turn off the DEC, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on

the DEC.

11Reinstall software not originally installed on the DEC by the factory.

12Copy data files from the backup disc to your hard disk drive.

NOTE: After running system recovery, make sure to get driver updates from the HP Technical Support Web site:

http://www.hp.com/support

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.