Computer User's Guide

using application recovery and system recovery
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• Create a new data partition on your PC hard disk drive.
• Start the Microsoft Recovery Console (a utility from Microsoft that can
perform operating system diagnostics and repairs).
WARNING: Before using the Compaq Recovery Tools CD to
change your hard disk drive, make System Recovery CDs for your
PC by using the Compaq Recovery CD-DVD Creator program. You
cannot make System Recovery CDs after you remove the system
recovery partition.
You must create (burn) the Recovery Tools CD before you can use it.
to create or to start the recovery tools cd:
1 Click Start on the taskbar.
2 Choose All Programs.
3 Choose PC Help & Tools.
4 Click Compaq Recovery Tools CD. The tools window appears.
5 Follow the onscreen instructions.
Store the Recovery Tools CD in a safe place.
system restore
WARNING: Try System Restore before using the Compaq System
Recovery program.
If software on your hard drive accidentally gets erased or damaged, first use the
Microsoft System Restore feature in Windows XP to restore the PC system and
program settings.
System Restore returns the PC settings to a selected restore point without
affecting user programs or document files. For more information, type System
Restore into the Search box in Help and Support.
to start system restore:
1 Close all open programs.
2 Click the Start button.
3 Choose All Programs.
4 Choose Accessories.
5 Choose System Tools.
6 Click System Restore.
Follow the onscreen instructions.