HP Compaq nx9420 and nx9440 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide

Software Backup and Recovery
Maintenance and Service Guide B–7
Before creating recovery discs:
■ Obtain high-quality CD-R, DVD-R, or DVD+R media,
purchased separately.
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Formatted DVD±RW discs and DVD±RW double-layer discs
are not compatible with HP Backup and Recovery Manager.
■ Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of
the computer.
■ If necessary, you can cancel Recovery Media Creator before
you have finished creating the recovery discs. The next time
you open Recovery Media Creator, you will be prompted to
continue the disc creation process where you left off.
To create a set of recovery discs:
1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery >
HP Backup and Recovery Manager.
2. Click Next.
3. Click Create factory software recovery CDs or DVDs to
recover the system (Highly recommended), and then click
Next.
The “Recovery Media Creator” page opens.
4. Click Next.
5. Click Write to CD/DVD, and then click Next.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Performing a Recovery
Performing a Recovery from the Recovery Discs
To perform a recovery from the recovery discs:
1. Back up all personal files.
2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart
the computer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.