Getting Started

Manager (select models only) on page 23. use the steps in System Recovery using recovery media (select
models only) on page 27.
If you cannot use the recovery discs you previously created using the HP Recovery Disc Creator (select models
only), you must purchase an operating system DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system.
To order an operating system DVD, contact support. Go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or
region, and follow the on-screen instructions.
CAUTION: Using a Windows Embedded Standard 7 or Windows Embedded POSReady 7 operating system
DVD completely erases the hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All les 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 recovery using a Windows Embedded Standard 7 or Windows Embedded POSReady 7 operating
system DVD:
NOTE: This process takes several minutes.
1. If possible, back up all personal les.
2. Restart the computer, and then insert the operating system DVD into the optical drive before the
Windows operating system loads.
NOTE: If the computer does not boot to the DVD, restart the computer and press Esc as the computer
is powering on to see the startup menu. Use the arrow keys to select the boot menu and press Enter.
Use the arrow keys to select the location where the recovery DVD is inserted. Press Enter to boot from
that device.
3. When prompted, press any keyboard key.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Select Next.
6. Select Install now.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
After the repair is completed:
1. Eject the operating system DVD and then insert the Driver Recovery DVD.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Hardware Enabling Drivers rst, and then install
Recommended Applications.
28 Chapter 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 7 Professional, Windows Embedded
Standard 7, and Windows Embedded POSReady 7