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System Recovery
System Recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data files you have created, and
then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. However, you must reinstall any software that was not
installed on the computer at the factory. This includes software that came on media included in the computer accessory
box, and any software programs you installed after purchase.
NOTE:
Always use the System Restore procedure before you use the System Recovery program — see Microsoft
System Restore on page 12.
NOTE:
Some features might not be available on systems that are shipped without a version of Microsoft
Windows.
You must choose one of the following methods to perform a System Recovery:
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Recovery Image — Run the System Recovery from a recovery image stored on your hard disk drive. The recovery
image is a file that contains a copy of the original factory-shipped software. To perform a System Recovery from
a recovery image, see System Recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu on page 16.
NOTE:
The recovery image uses a portion of the hard disk drive that cannot be used for data storage.
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Recovery Discs — Run the System Recovery from a set of recovery discs that you create from files stored on your
hard disk drive or purchased separately. To create recovery discs, see Recovery discs on page 18.
System Recovery options
You should attempt a System Recovery in the following order:
1. Through the hard disk drive, from the Windows 7 Start menu.
2. Through the hard disk drive, by pressing the F11 key on the keyboard during system startup.
3. Through recovery discs that you create.
4. Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support. To purchase recovery discs, visit www.hp.com/support.
System Recovery from the Windows 7 Start Menu
CAUTION:
System Recovery deletes all data and programs you created or installed. Back up any important
data to a removable disc.
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