HP 731179-DD1 User Manual

Using 

f11

 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files

that you have created and any software that you have 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.

To recover the original hard drive image using 

f11

:

If possible, back up all personal files.

If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition: click Start, right-click Computer,

click Manage, and then click Disk Management.

If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system and

programs using the Windows 7 operating system media and the Driver Recovery media. For

additional information, see 

.

If the HP Recovery partition is listed, 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.

Press 

f11

 while the “Press <F11> for recovery” message is displayed on the screen.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

If you cannot use the recovery media 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.

To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD, go to the HP website. For U.S. support, go to

. For worldwide support, go to 

. You can also order the DVD by calling support. For contact information, see the

Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer.

Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents and

reformats the hard drive. All files that you have created and any software that you have 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 7 operating system DVD:

This process takes several minutes.

If possible, back up all personal files.

Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows 7 operating system DVD into the optical drive

before the Windows operating system loads.

When prompted, press any keyboard key.

Performing a system recovery

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