Recovering – HP Mini 5102 User Manual

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Recovering

In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files:

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Windows recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you
have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might
prevent Windows from starting correctly.

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recovery tools: You can use

f11

recovery tools to recover your original hard drive image. The

image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory.

NOTE:

If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer and you cannot use the system repair discs

you previously created (select models only), you must purchase a Windows 7 operating system DVD
to reboot the computer and repair the operating system.

CAUTION:

Using

f11

completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you

have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The

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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. Personal files must be restored from a backup.

If possible, back up all personal files.

If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition. select 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 DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both
purchased separately). For additional information, contact technical support by selecting Start >
Help and Support > Contact support.

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.

Press

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while the “Press

f11

for recovery” message is displayed on the screen.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE:

Windows 7 provides additional recovery tools through the operating system. For additional

information, go to Help and Support.

NOTE:

If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer, you must purchase a Windows 7 Operating

System DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional information, contact
technical support by selecting Start > Help and Support > Contact support.

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