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Select the Start button, select All apps, select the Get Help app, and then enter the
task you want to perform.
NOTE:
You must be connected to the internet to access the Get Help app.
Recovering using HP Recovery media
You can use HP Recovery media to recover the operating system and drivers that were
installed at the factory. On select products, it can be created on a bootable USB flash drive
using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool.
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media
(select products only) on page 82
NOTE:
If you cannot create recovery media yourself, contact support to obtain recovery
discs. Go to
, select your country or region, and then follow
the on-screen instructions.
To recover your system:
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Insert the HP Recovery media, and then restart the computer.
HP recommends that you follow the
Restoring and recovery methods on page
to restore your computer before you obtain and use the HP recovery discs. Using a
recent backup can return your machine to a working state sooner than using the HP
recovery discs. After the system is restored, reinstalling all the operating system
software released since your initial purchase can be a lengthy process.
Changing the computer boot order
If your computer does not restart using the HP Recovery media, you can change the
computer boot order, the order of devices listed in BIOS for startup information. You can
select an optical drive or a USB flash drive, depending on the location of your HP Recovery
media.
IMPORTANT:
For a tablet with a detachable keyboard, connect the tablet to the
keyboard base before beginning these steps.
To change the boot order:
1.
Insert the HP Recovery media.
2.
Access the system Startup menu.
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For computers or tablets with keyboards attached, turn on or restart the
computer or tablet, quickly press
esc
, and then press
f9
for boot options.
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