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Recovery using Windows 8 restore media

This recovery process requires Windows 8 restore discs, which can be ordered from the support

website. The Windows 8 restore media consists of a Windows 8 operating system disc and a

Windows 8 driver disc.

For U.S. support, go to

http://www.hp.com/support

. For worldwide support, go to

http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html

. You can also order the media by calling

support.

CAUTION:

Using the Windows 8 operating system disc 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.

Begin recovery using the Windows 8 operating system disc:

NOTE:

It can take several minutes to load the operating system disc.

1.

Back up all personal files.

2.

Restart the computer, and then follow the instructions provided with the Windows 8 operating

system disc to install the operating system.

3.

When prompted, press any keyboard key.

NOTE:

If the computer does not boot to the DVD, restart the computer and press

esc

as the

computer is starting to see the Startup menu. Use the arrow keys to select the boot menu, and then

press

enter

. Use the arrow keys to select the location where the recovery DVD is inserted to boot

from that device. Booting the DVD from UEFI Boot sources will result in a GPT boot partition.

Booting from Legacy Boot sources will result in an MBR boot partition. It is recommended that you

boot Windows 8 from UEFI Boot sources to take full advantage of the features available in

Windows 8.

4.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the repair is completed and the Windows 8 desktop appears:

1.

Remove the Windows 8 operating system disc, and then insert the driver disc.

NOTE:

The driver disc will load prerequisite software, and then allow you to load drivers and

applications.

2.

Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications.

3.

Install Recommended Applications of your choice. Only applications that are not available for

download from

http://www.hp.com

are included on the driver disc.

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