4.Select Repair your computer.
5.Follow the
NOTE: For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a search for these topics in Help and Support.
Using f11 recovery tools
CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software not installed at the factory must be reinstalled. Personal files must be restored from a backup.
NOTE: If your computer includes a
To recover the original hard drive image using f11, follow these steps:
1.If possible, back up all personal files.
2.If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition. To find the partition, select Start > Computer.
NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, you must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). For additional information, refer to Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page 132.
3.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
4.Press f11 while the “Press <F11> for recovery” message is displayed on the screen.
5.Follow the
Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)
To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the
CAUTION: Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software 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 Vista operating system DVD:
132 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery