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What’s Next?

Reco vering

In case of system failure, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files:

■ Windows recovery tools: You can use the Backup and Restore Center to recover

information you have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair

to fix problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly.

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For additional information on using the Windows recovery tools, go to Help

and Support.

■ f11 recovery tools: You can use the f11 recovery tools to recover your original hard drive

image. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs

installed at the factory.

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If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer, you must purchase a

Windows Vista Operating System DVD to reboot the computer and repair the

operating system. For additional information, contact technical support. Refer

to the “Contacting technical support” section in the back of this guide.

To recover your original hard drive image using f11:

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The image includes the Windows® operating system and software programs installed at

the factory.

CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All

files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed.

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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. Personal files

must be restored from a backup.

1. If possible, back up all personal files.

2. If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition. To find the partition,

click Start, and then click Computer.

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If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, you must recover your operating

system and programs using the Windows Vista Operating System DVD and the

Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). For additional information,

contact technical support. Refer to the “Contacting technical support” section in

the back of this guide.

3. Turn on or 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 <F11> for recovery” message is displayed on the screen.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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