Compaq 8000 - Manual (Page 83)

Getting Started 6–9
Using Application Recovery and System Recovery
■ Full System Recovery: This recovery
process completely erases and reformats the
hard disk drive. It reinstalls the operating
system, programs, and drivers from the
recovery CDs. However, you must reinstall any
software that was not installed on the PC at the
factory. This includes software that came on
CDs provided in the PC accessory box and
software programs you installed since your
purchase.
To run the system recovery program:
1. If the PC works, back up all data files that you
want to save onto removable media, such as
CD-RW or diskette. Remove the backup CD or
diskette from the PC.
2. Turn off the PC:
❏ If the PC works, click Start on the taskbar,
click Turn Off Computer, and then click
Turn Off.
Or
❏ Press and hold the Power button
approximately 5 seconds until the PC
turns off.
If your PC has a blank or corrupted hard
disk drive, you are only able to choose the
full system recovery option.