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Restoring using the restore media, Changing the computer boot order – HP Pavilion dm1-4171nr Entertainment Notebook PC User Manual

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Restoring using the restore media

1.

If possible, back up all personal files.

2.

Insert the first recovery disc into an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer.

– or –

Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on your computer, and then restart the computer.

NOTE:

If the computer does not automatically restart in the HP Recovery Manager, the

computer boot order needs to be changed.

3.

Press

f9

at system bootup.

4.

Select the optical drive or the flash drive.

5.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Changing the computer boot order

To change the boot order for recovery discs:

1.

Restart the computer.

2.

Press

esc

while the computer is restarting, and then press

f9

for boot options.

3.

From the boot options window, select the optional external optical drive that is connected to the
computer.

To change the boot order for recovery flash drive:

1.

Insert the flash drive into a USB port.

2.

Restart the computer.

3.

Press

esc

while the computer is restarting, and then press

f9

for boot options.

4.

Select the flash drive from the boot options window.

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