Using Application Recovery and System Recovery

To create recovery CDs:

1.Close any open programs.

To close programs, click in the upper-right corner of each window.

2.Click Start on the taskbar.

3.Choose All Programs.

4.Choose Compaq, and then click Compaq pc tools.

5.Click Compaq Recovery CD Creator. The creator box appears.

6.Follow the onscreen instructions. Label each CD disc as they finish.

7.Store the recovery CDs in a safe place for future use.

System Recovery

Using Recovery CDs

The recovery CDs provide two recovery options:

Standard Recovery: This is a non-destructive recovery for recovering factory-shipped programs, drivers, and the operating system without affecting any data files that you may have created since purchasing your PC. Some data files may be difficult to find after the system recovery, so it is best to back up all hard disk drive files before performing a system recovery.

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Getting Started