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4. Select Repair your computer.
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: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files
you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The f11
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.
NOTE: If your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have a recovery partition.
Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a partition. Use these discs to
recover your operating system and software. To check for the presence of a recovery partition, select
Start > Computer. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is listed in the Hard Disk Drives
section of the window.
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. To find the partition, select
Start > Computer.
NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, you must recover your operating system
and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc
(both purchased separately). For additional information, refer to
Using a Windows Vista
operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page 57.
3. 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.
4. Press f11 while the “Press <F11> for recovery” message is displayed on the screen.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)
To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your
country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also order the DVD by calling
technical support. For contact information, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
included with the computer.
CAUTION: Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents
and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software 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 a Windows Vista operating system DVD:
Windows Vista 57