Remove everything and reinstall Windows | HP 14' B8V06UT#ABA

Remove everything and reinstall Windows

Sometimes you want to perform detailed reformatting of your computer, or you want to remove personal information before you give away or recycle your computer. The process described in this section provides a speedy, simple way to return the computer to its original state. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from your computer, and reinstalls Windows.

IMPORTANT: This option does not provide backups of your information. Before using this option, back up any personal information you wish to retain.

You can initiate this option by using the f11 key or from the Start screen.

To use the f11 key:

1.Press f11 while the computer boots.

– or –

Press and hold f11 as you press the power button.

2.Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu.

3.Select Reset your PC, and follow the on-screen instructions. To use the Start screen:

1.On the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower corner of the screen to display the charms.

2.Click Settings.

3.Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of the screen, and then select General from the PC settings screen.

4.Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the on- screen instructions.

Using HP Software Setup

HP Software Setup can be used to reinstall drivers or select software that has been corrupted or deleted from the system.

1.From the Start screen, type HP Software Setup, and select apps.

2.Open HP Software Setup.

3.Follow the on screen directions to reinstall drivers or select software.

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Contents

User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Power management Protecting the computer Viii Maintenance 102 Welcome Finding information Resources For information about Then select Warranty and services Top Getting to know your computerTouchPad Lights Settings , and then select Power Options Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Keys Esc key Front Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices . To access Right Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. To access Left Rear Display Display Wwan antennas 2* select models only From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help Bottom Bottom Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless button Using operating system controls Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Connecting to a Wlan Remove the battery see Inserting or removing the battery on Inserting and removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a wired networkUsing GPS select models only Connecting to a local area network LAN Using a modem Connecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Using the pointing stick Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gestures Turning the TouchPad off and on Tapping Pinching/zooming Edge swipes select models only Finger click select models only Right-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the keyboardLeft-edge swipe Identifying the hot keys Shortcut Key Description Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Webcam select models only Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer Video VGA Hdmi DisplayPort select models only Intel Wireless Display select models only Power management Shutting down the computer Using power-saving states Setting power optionsIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting Sleep Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeup Using battery powerUsing the power meter and power settings Displaying the remaining battery charge Finding additional battery informationUsing Battery Check Maximizing battery discharge time Inserting or removing the battery Identifying low battery levels Disposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Conserving battery powerStoring a user-replaceable battery select models only Replacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter Inserting a digital card Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCard Inserting a smart card Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyRemoving a USB device Connecting a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Connecting an eSATA device Using optional external devicesRemoving an eSATA device Using optional external drives Using the docking connector select models only Drives Using hard drivesHandling drives Removing or replacing the service door Intel Smart Response Technology select models only Removing the service door Replacing the service door Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard drive Page Installing a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Replacing a hard drivePage Replacing an optical drive Page Using Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Managing power with a parked hard drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Inserting an optical disc Identifying the installed optical driveTray-load When the disc tray opens normally Removing an optical disc When the disc tray fails to open normally Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drives Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordSetting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockRemoving DriveLock protection Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing critical security updatesInstalling an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Maintenance Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Cleaning the sides and cover Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backup and recovery Backing up your information Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Using f11 recovery tools Using Windows 8 operating system media purchased separately Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using HP Software Setup Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Page Using Advanced System Diagnostics Support Contacting support Labels Component Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Traveling with the computer Resolving issues TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Computer is unable to start up Computer is on but not responding Computer screen is blankSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is unusually warm An external device is not working Wireless network connection is not workingOptical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD Page Disc does not play Computer does not detect the optical driveMovie is not visible on an external display Page Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics Index Wlan SIM DVD