Starting System Recovery from system startup

1Turn off the computer. If necessary, press and hold the On button until the computer turns off.

2Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your computer includes one. Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse.

3Press the On button to turn on the computer.

4During the startup, do the following to enter the Recovery Manager program: When the blue screen with the HP Invent logo appears, press the F11 key on the keyboard. (You have only a few seconds to press the F11 key before the normal startup process continues.)

5The computer starts the Recovery Manager program; wait for the onscreen instructions to display, and then follow those instructions.

NOTE: System Recovery 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.

6Complete the computer startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop. Then, turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on the computer.

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 1.

To run the System Recovery program using recovery discs:

1If the computer 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.

3If the computer works: Click the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to the Lock button, and then click Shut Down.

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

4Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse.

5Disconnect or remove all external drives and remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your computer includes one.

6Press the On button to turn on the computer.

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SR5080CF, SR5088CF, SR5050NX, a1737c, a1750e specifications

The HP SR5213HK, SR5030NX, SR2172NX, SR2168HM, and SR5218HK are part of Hewlett-Packard's versatile lineup of desktop PCs designed to cater to a wide range of computing needs. These models incorporate a host of features, technologies, and characteristics that make them suitable for both everyday use and specific tasks.

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