Using – HP 350 G1 Notebook PC User Manual
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1.
If possible, back up all personal files.
2.
If possible, check for the presence of the Recovery Image partition: From the Start screen, type
pc, and then select This PC.
NOTE:
If the Recovery Image partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system
and programs using the Windows operating system media 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 Recovery Image 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.
4.
Press
f11
while the “Press
5.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using Windows operating system media (purchased separately)
To order a Windows operating system DVD, contact support. See the
Worldwide Telephone Numbers
booklet included with the computer. You can also find contact information from the HP website. Go to
, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions.
CAUTION:
Using a Windows operating system media 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.
To initiate a full install of the operating system using a Windows operating system DVD:
NOTE:
This process takes several minutes.
1.
If possible, back up all personal files.
2.
Insert the Windows operating system DVD into the optical drive, and then restart the computer.
3.
When prompted, press any keyboard key.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
After the installation is completed:
1.
Eject the Windows operating system media and then insert the
Driver Recovery media.
2.
Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications.
ENWW
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