1.
If possible, back up all personal files.
2.
If possible, check for the presence of the Windows partition.
To check for the Windows partition, select
Start
>
Computer
.
NOTE:
If the Windows partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system and programs
using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the
Driver Recovery
media. For additional information,
see
Using Windows 7 operating system media on page 92
.
3.
If the Windows partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press
f8
before the Windows operating
system loads.
4.
Select
Startup Repair
.
5.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:
For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, select
Start
>
Help
and Support
.
Using f11 recovery tools (select models only)
CAUTION:
Using
f11
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. 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.
To recover the original hard drive image using
f11
:
1.
If possible, back up all personal files.
2.
If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition: click
Start
, right-click
Computer
, click
Manage
, and then click
Disk Management
.
NOTE:
If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system and
programs using the Windows 7 operating system media and the
Driver Recovery
media. For additional
information, see
Using Windows 7 operating system media on page 92
.
3.
If the HP Recovery partition is listed, 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 on-screen instructions.
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