Using f11 recovery tools
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 Recovery Image partition: From the Start screen, type
pc
, and then select This PC.
NOTE:
If the Recovery Image partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system
and programs using the Windows operating system media and the
Driver Recovery media (both
purchased separately). For additional information, see
Using Windows operating system media
(purchased separately) on page 73
.
3.
If the Recovery Image partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press
esc
or hold down
the volume button while the “Hold the Volume Down button to enter the BIOS Startup Menu”
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
4.
Press or tap
f11
while the “Press <F11> for recovery” message is displayed on the screen.
5.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using Windows operating system media (purchased separately)
To order a Windows operating system DVD, contact support. See the
Worldwide Telephone Numbers
booklet included with the computer. You can also find contact information from the HP website. Go to
http://www.hp.com/support
, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions.
CAUTION:
Using a Windows operating system media 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. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process helps
you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities.
To initiate a full install of the operating system using a Windows operating system DVD:
NOTE:
This process takes several minutes.
1.
If possible, back up all personal files.
2.
Insert the Windows operating system DVD into the optical drive, and then restart the computer.
3.
When prompted, press any keyboard key.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
After the installation is completed:
1.
Eject the Windows operating system media and then insert the
Driver Recovery media.
2.
Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications.
Performing a system recovery 73
Содержание Elite x2 1011 G1
Страница 1: ...User Guide ...
Страница 4: ...iv Safety warning notice ...
Страница 10: ...Appendix C Electrostatic discharge 90 Index 91 x ...