User Guide

Using HP Windows 8 restore media (purchased separately)
To order HP Windows 8 restore media, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or
region, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also order the media by calling support.
CAUTION: Using HP Windows 8 restore 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 recovery using HP Windows 8 restore media:
NOTE: This process takes several minutes.
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. Insert the Windows 8 OS DVD.
3. Restart the computer, and then follow the instructions provided with the Windows 8 operating
system media to install the operating system.
4. When prompted, press any keyboard key.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
After the operating system install is completed:
1. Remove the Windows 8 operating system media, and then insert the
Driver Recovery media.
2. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications.
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