HP 350 G1 Notebook PC - Manual (Page 82)

NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer and you cannot use the system repair
media you previously created (select models only), you must purchase Windows operating system
media to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional information, see Using
Windows operating system media (purchased separately) on page 73 .
Using the Windows recovery tools
To recover information you previously backed up, see Windows Help and Support for steps on
restoring files and folders.
To recover your information using Automatic Repair, follow these steps:
CAUTION: Some Startup Repair options will completely erase and reformat 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.
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. If possible, check for the presence of the Recovery Image partition and the Windows partition.
From the Start screen, type file, and then click File Explorer.
– or –
From the Start screen, type pc, and then select This PC.
NOTE: If the Windows partition and the Recovery Image partition are not listed, you must
recover your operating system and programs using the Windows operating system DVD and the
Driver Recovery media (both purchased separately). For additional information, see Using
Windows operating system media (purchased separately) on page 73 .
3. If the Windows partition and the Recovery Image partition are listed, restart the computer by
pressing and holding the shift key while clicking Restart.
4. Select Troubleshoot, then select Advanced Options, and then select Startup Repair.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a
search for these topics in Windows 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 :
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