HP 430 G1 E3U93UTABA manual Using Windows 8 operating system media purchased separately

4.Press f11 while the “Press <F11> for recovery” message is displayed on the screen.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately)

To order a Windows 8 operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also order the DVD by calling support. For contact information, see the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer.

CAUTION: Using a Windows 8 operating system media completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files that you have created and any software that you have installed on the computer are permanently removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities.

To initiate recovery using a Windows 8 operating system DVD:

NOTE: This process takes several minutes.

1.If possible, back up all personal files.

2.Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows 8 operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating system loads.

3.When prompted, press any keyboard key.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the repair is completed:

1.Eject the Windows 8 operating system media and then insert the Driver Recovery media.

2.Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications.

Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery

When your computer is not working properly and you need to regain system stability, the Windows Refresh option allows you to start fresh and keep what is important to you.

IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any traditional applications that were not originally installed on the system at the factory.

NOTE: During Refresh, a list of removed traditional applications will be saved so that you have a quick way to see what you might need to reinstall. See HP Support Assistant for instructions on reinstalling traditional applications. To access HP Support Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.

NOTE: You may be prompted for your permission or password when using Refresh. See HP Support Assistant for more information. To access HP Support Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.

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