HP Compaq Presario Manual

system recovery
System Recovery
These system recovery CDs can be used only with
your Compaq Presario PC model. They are licensed
for use only with your Compaq Presario PC. The
Compaq System Recovery CDs can restore the
software on your computer if the software becomes
corrupted or is accidentally erased.
The Compaq System Recovery CDs provide two
recovery options:
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Standard Recovery: This is a
non-destructive
recovery,
which recovers factory-shipped
programs, drivers, and the operating system
without affecting any data files that you may
have created since purchasing this PC. Some
data files may be difficult to find after the system
recovery, so it is best to back up all hard disk
files before performing a system recovery.
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Full System Recovery: This recovery erases
and reformats the hard disk, creates a new hard
disk partition, erases all added hard disk data,
and then reinstalls the operating system. You
must reinstall any software that was not installed
on the computer at the factory.
Note:
If your PC has a blank or corrupted hard
disk, you will only have the full system
recovery option.
To run the CD-based system recovery program:
1If the computer responds, back up all data files
that you want to save onto removable media,
such as CD-RW or diskette. Remove the backup
CD or diskette you’ve made.
2Press the Eject button on the top CD-ROM drive,
and wait for the tray to open. Insert the Compaq
System Recovery CD #1, and close the tray.
3Turn off the computer:
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If the computer responds: Click Start on the
taskbar, click Turn Off Computer, and then
click Turn Off.
Or
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If the computer does not respond: Press and
hold the On button approximately 5 seconds
until the computer turns off.
4Disconnect all peripheral devices from the PC
except the monitor, the keyboard, and the
mouse.
5Press the On (power) button on the front of the
PC to turn on the computer.
6Follow the onscreen directions. Press R, and
then press R again to display the standard
recovery options. Click Next to proceed with
the Non-Destructive System Recovery. Click Y
to start the recovery. Insert the remaining CDs
when directed.
Or
If your PC hard disk is blank or corrupted, press
R to perform a Full System Recovery. Insert the
remaining CDs when directed.
7When the recovery program finishes, click
Restart to restart the computer.
8Before the computer restarts, the CD tray ejects.
Remove the CD.
9Complete the registration process, and then
reconnect all peripheral devices.
10 Reinstall software not originally installed on the
computer by the factory.
11 Copy data files you saved on the backup CD or
diskette you made to your hard disk.
Note:
If you have questions about the
system recovery procedure, please
contact a Compaq support person at:
1-208-UPC-HELP (1-208-872-4357).
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