5. At the HP Recovery Manager screen, follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
6. When Windows has loaded, shut down the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and then turn
the computer back on.
System Recovery using recovery media (select models only)
Use the steps provided in this section if you created recovery media using Creating recovery media using HP
Recovery Manager (select models only) on page 107. If you used HP Recovery Disc Creator to create a
Windows 7 operating system DVD and a Driver Recovery DVD, use the steps in Using HP Recovery Disc
operating system discs (select models only) on page 111.
CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all data and programs you have created or installed. Back up any
important data to a CD or DVD or to a USB ash drive.
To perform a System Recovery using recovery media:
1. If you are using a set of DVDs, insert the rst recovery disc into the DVD drive tray, and close the tray. If
you are using a recovery USB ash drive, insert it into a USB port.
2. Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down.
or
If the computer is not responding, press and hold the power button for approximately 5 seconds or until
the computer turns o.
3. Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
4. Press the power button to turn on the computer, and press Esc as the computer is powering on to
display the startup menu.
5. Use the arrow keys to select the boot menu, and press Enter. Use the arrow keys to select the location
where the recovery media is inserted (USB or DVD). Press Enter to boot from that device.
6. If Recovery Manager asks if you want to run System Recovery from Media or Hard Drive, select Media. On
the Welcome screen, under I need help immediately, click Factory Reset.
7. If you are prompted to back up your les, and you have not done so, select Back up your les rst
(recommended), and then click Next. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your les, and
then click Next.
8. If you are prompted to insert the next recovery disc, do so.
9. When Recovery Manager is nished, remove the recovery disc or the recovery USB ash drive from
the system.
10. Click Finish to restart the computer.
Using HP Recovery Disc operating system discs (select models only)
Use the steps provided in this section if you used HP Recovery Disc Creator to create a Windows 7 operating
system DVD and a Driver Recovery DVD. If you created recovery media using Creating recovery media using HP
Recovery Manager (select models only) on page 107. use the steps in System Recovery using recovery media
(select models only) on page 111.
If you cannot use the recovery discs you previously created using the HP Recovery Disc Creator (select models
only), you must purchase a Windows 7 operating system DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating
system.
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