Using f11 recovery tools – HP Z1 Workstation User Manual

Page 44

If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are listed, restart the computer after

Windows has loaded, and then press and hold

Shift

while clicking Restart.

NOTE:

If the computer fails to boot to Windows after several attempts, the system will boot to

the Windows Recovery Environment by default.

Select Troubleshoot, select Advanced Options, and then select Automatic Repair.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE:

For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a

search for these topics in Help and Support. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help

and Support.

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

If possible, back up all personal files.

Restart the computer, and then press

esc

while the company logo is displayed. The computer

Startup Menu displays.

Press

F11

to select the System Recovery option.

Choose your keyboard localization.

On the Choose an option menu, select Troubleshoot.

On the Troubleshoot menu, choose either Refresh your PC to repair the OS or Reset your PC

to completely reinstall the OS.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE:

If the F11 System Recovery does not start, you must recover your operating system and

programs using the Windows 8 Restore Media (purchased separately). For additional information,

see

Chapter 5 Setting up and restoring Windows 8