Using F11 Recovery Tools - HP EliteBook 8740W Service Manual
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CAUTION:
drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently
removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well
as the drivers, software, and utilities from the backup used for recovery.
1.
If possible, back up all personal files.
2.
If possible, check for the presence of the Windows partition or the HP Recovery partition.
To check for the Windows partition, select Start > Computer.
To check for the HP Recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and
then click Disk Management.
NOTE:
your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver
Recovery disc (both purchased separately). For additional information, refer to the "Using a
Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section.
3.
If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are listed, restart the computer, and then
press
4.
Select Startup Repair.
5.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:
For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a
search for these topics in Help and Support.
Using f11 recovery tools
CAUTION:
you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The
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.
To recover the original hard drive image using f11, follow these steps:
1.
If possible, back up all personal files.
2.
If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition: click Start, right-click
Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management.
NOTE:
programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both
purchased separately). For additional information, refer to the "Using a Windows 7 operating
system DVD (purchased separately)" section.
3.
If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press
the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
4.
Press
5.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Using Startup Repair completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard
If the Windows partition or the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you must recover
f8
before the Windows operating system loads.
Using
f11
completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files
If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system and
f11
while the "Press <F11> for recovery" message is displayed on the screen.
f11
esc
while the "Press
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