HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide SEA/ANZ/INDIA PAV SUM03 5990-5722

Quick Start Guide
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Recovery
Starting System Recovery using
recovery discs
The recovery discs provide two recovery options:
■
Standard Recovery: This option recovers
factory-shipped programs, drivers, and the
operating system without affecting any data
files that you may have created since
purchasing this PC. Some data files may be
difficult to find after the System Recovery, so it
is best to back up all hard disk drive files
before performing a System Recovery.
■
Full System Recovery: This recovery
function completely erases and reformats the
hard disk drive. The program performs a full
System Recovery to reinstall the operating
system, programs, and drivers from the
recovery discs. However, you must reinstall
any software that was not installed on the PC
at the factory. This includes software that came
on CDs included in the PC accessory box, and
software programs you installed since your
purchase.
Note:
If your PC has a blank or corrupted hard disk
drive, you will see only the full System Recovery
option.
To run the System Recovery
program using recovery discs:
1 If the PC works, back up all data files that you
want to save onto removable media, such as
CD-RW or diskette. Remove the backup CD or
diskette you’ve made.
2 Press the Eject button on the top CD-ROM
drive, and wait for the tray to open. Insert
Recovery disc #1 and close the tray.
3 Turn off the PC:
■
If the PC works: Click Start on the taskbar,
click Turn Off Computer, and then click
Turn Off.
Or
■
Press and hold the On button approximately
5 seconds until the PC turns off.