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Recovering using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only)
On some models, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive, accessed by
clicking Start or pressing the f11 key. This type of recovery restores the computer to its factory
condition without using recovery discs.
To restore the computer from the partition, follow these steps:
1. Access Recovery Manager in either of the following ways:
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Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager.
– or –
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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. Then, press f11 while the
“F11 (HP Recovery)” message is displayed on the screen.
2. Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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