Performing a system recovery

In case of system failure or instability, the Slate provides the following tools to recover your files:

●Windows recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly.

NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up) your Slate and you cannot use the system repair discs you previously created, you must purchase a Windows 7 operating system DVD to reboot the Slate and repair the operating system. For additional information, refer to Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page 56.

Using the Windows recovery tools

To recover information you previously backed up:

1.Tap Start, tap All Programs, tap Maintenance, and then tap Backup and Restore.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your system settings, your Slate (select models only), or your files.

To recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps:

CAUTION: Using Startup Repair completely erases drive contents and reformats the drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the Slate 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.

NOTE: An external keyboard (purchased separately) may be connected to the USB port to perform these steps.

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, tap Start, and then tap Computer.

To check for the HP Recovery partition, tap Start, tap and hold Computer, tap Manage, and then tap Disk Management.

NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are 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, refer to Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page 56.

3.If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are listed, restart the Slate, 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.

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