Sometimes your computer may display an error message telling you how to use the HP Recovery CD in Vista. This problem can be caused by a number of reasons.
This document applies only to HP desktop computers with Windows Vista. This is NOT an HP PC.
This document explains how to completely return your computer to the state in which it was shipped from the factory. This document is divided into sections that describe various methods for a complete system recovery. Use one of the chapters that best suits your needs. Please read ALL warnings before attempting a system restore!
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Before restoring your computer, it is important to recover important files. This HP recovery process also includes a calming feature to help you relink important data.
Start recovery from recovery discs. Use this section if your hard drive has suffered additional damage and you have a set of recovery discs. Recovery discs can be ordered from HP or fromCreate with Recovery Creator Disc software.
Performing a System Restore will completely erase and reformat the hard drive, specifically deleting any data files you saved that were created and saved on the pump’s hard drive. System Reinstalls restoring the operating system, networks and drivers. This software, which was not used on the computer at the factory, must be reinstalled. Be prepared to reinstall applications that were not originally included with your primary computer. After the recovery is complete, you will need to set up an Internet connection, install antivirus software, and receive all major Windows updates, virus definition updates, and anti-spyware updates.
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If your computer has been upgraded to Windows from Vista to Windows XP, System Restore will replace Vista with XP. After the restoration of the systemWe need to reinstall Windows Vista.
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HP computers shipped with Microsoft Windows Vista do not perform Advanced CD Recovery. Instead, they use the fact that you simply create space (partition) on your hard drive to store recovery information. Adding a hidden partition provides an inexpensive process that eliminates the use of recovery time slots that could be lost or interrupted. Recovery discs for Windows Vista can be created using Recovery Manager.
Start Recovery From Hard Drive And Shutdown Computer
If Windows Vista does not open and the recovery partition on your hard drive is working properly, you can perform a system recovery using the following procedure:
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If the RECOVERY or FACTORY_IMAGE partitions on the hard disk were deleted OR the files on those partitions were actually deleted, these steps will not work.Discs must be used for recovery.
Turn off the machine if not already done.
Disconnect all cables from connected peripherals such as personal media players, USB drives, printers, and faxes. Remove media from drives, remove media and any new added internal hardware. Do not unplug your monitor, keyboard, mouse, let alone the power cord.
Turn on your computer and press the F11 key several times at about the same time in the second step until Recovery Manager opens.
Figure: Recovery Manager: Welcome to Recovery Manager
Recovery Manager provides users with the ability to back up content files. For more information, see Securing Mass Popular Your files.
To proceed with the recovery, select “No” and click “Next”.
Figure: Recovery Manager: Screensaver with option
A screen for performing a restore will appear. Wait for the materials to be restored.
Figure: Recovery Manager: Factory Image Restore
When the recovery system is complete, click “Finish”.
Figure: Recovery Manager: Is Recovery Complete
The computer will restart and continue installing Windows.
On some Windows configuration screens, select the desired learning language, if displayed. Then click Next.
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This option will probably only be available on certain models, whether your computer was multilingual or not.
Figure: Windows Screen Configuration: Name Option Screen
On the Test Language and Keyboard screen, select the appropriate settings based on your current location. No doubt, here is an example of Hong Kong settings for your reference:
Stay in the country with the region field as it was.
Select the Chinese currency (Traditional Hong Kong S.A.R.) in the period and in the field.
Select US on your keyboard layout.
Figure: Check the regional settings and keyboard screen.
When you’re done with most of the settings, click Next.
On the video license terms screen, select the I accept the license terms check box and click Next.
Figure: License Terms Screen
On the next screen, enter your username and password, then select a picture for your account, then tap Next with your finger.
Illustration: select a username or company name and screen
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Follow the onscreen instructions to enter a computer name and select a wallpaper, then click Next.
Illustration: Enter a computer name and select your wallpaper.
If Windows help is displayed regarding the automated procedure, click Use recommended settings for my type of Internet connection.
IllWindows help screen on the autopilot screen
On the next screen, check if this time zone, date and time is correct. If not, change the incorrect settings accordingly so that all settings are generally correct, and then click Next.
Check numbers: screen for ringing, time and date settings
Click Start on the Thanks screen to continue adjusting the rest of the settings.
Reboot your computer.Insert the new Windows Vista installation CD.On the “Press Anything Important to Boot from CD or DVD …” screen, press any key to boot from DVD.On the Install Windows Vista screen, click Repair Your Computer.
Insert the HP System Recovery CD into your CD / DVD drive and restart your computer.When you see the “Press any key to boot from CD or DVD” message, press any key on your keyboard. The recovery drive should start immediately and display the recovery interface.
Insert the recovery CD into the future drive of your PC.Restart your computer (or enable this situation).Boot from an optical disc.Follow the instructions on the screen to recover your computer.
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