HP ZBook 17 - Performing a system recovery

CAUTION: Using Recovery 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
recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at
the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Personal
files must be restored from a backup.
To restore the computer using the HP Factory Image, you must first create the recovery media. If you
have not already created it, see
Creating restore media on page 150.
To restore the computer from the recovery disc, follow these steps:
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. Insert the HP Factory Image into the optical drive or insert the USB disk on key into the USB port,
and restart the computer.
3. As the computer is restarting, press f9 to open the Computer Setup boot option menu and select
the option for the optical drive, if you are using a DVD to restore. If you are using a USB disk to
key, select USB disk on key.
4. Press the down arrow to select Restore SLED HP-BNB preload image from the Linux boot
menu, and then press enter.
5. Using the arrow keys, select Yes when prompted: Do you want to start the System-
Restore?
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: The image produced by the Create Factory Image utility may be written to either a USB disk
on a key or a DVD. To write the image to a disk, use the dd command to transfer the image to a USB
disk on a key. The USB disk on a key may be inserted in a USB port.
Remove everything and reinstall SLED
Sometimes you want to perform detailed reformatting of your computer, or you want to remove
personal information before you give away or recycle your computer. The process described in this
section provides a speedy, simple way to return the computer to its original state. This option removes
all personal data, applications, and settings from your computer, and reinstalls the Linux operating
system.
IMPORTANT: This option does not provide backups of your information. Before using this option,
back up any personal information you wish to retain.
You can initiate this option by using the f11 key.
To use the f11 key:
Press f11 while the computer boots.
– or –
Press and hold f11 as you press the power button.
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