Using the windows recovery tools, Using f11 recovery tools – HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation User Manual

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Using the Windows recovery tools

To recover information you previously backed up, follow these steps:

Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.

Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your system settings, your computer (select models
only), or your files.

NOTE:

Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer.

You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running
utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information.

To recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps:

CAUTION:

Using Startup Repair 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. When
reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as the drivers,
software, and utilities from the backup used for recovery.

If possible, back up all personal files.

If possible, check for the presence of the Windows partition or the HP Recovery partition.

To check for the Windows partition, select Start > Computer.

To check for the HP Recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then
click Disk Management.

NOTE:

If the Windows partition or 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, refer to the “Using a
Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)” section in this guide.

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

before the Windows operating system loads.

Select Startup 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.

Using f11 recovery tools

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

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. Personal files must be restored from a backup.

To recover the original hard drive image using

f11

, follow these steps:

If possible, back up all personal files.

If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition: click 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, refer to the “Using a Windows 7 operating
system DVD (purchased separately)” section in this guide.

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