HP Compaq Notebook Series 393685-002 User Manual download pdf (Page 65)

System Recovery

Getting Started A–7

Repairing the Operating System

To attempt an operating system repair without deleting your

personal data, use the Operating System disc that was shipped

with the notebook:

✎

If your notebook does not have an optical drive, you may need

to connect to an optional external MultiBay.

1. Connect the notebook to external power through the

AC adapter and turn on the notebook.

2. Immediately insert the Operating System disc into the

notebook.

3. Press and hold the power/standby button for at least 5 seconds

to turn off the computer.

4. Press the power/standby button again to turn on the notebook.

5. When prompted, press any key to start from the disc.

After a few minutes, you may need to select your language,

and then the Setup Wizard opens.

✎

On the “Welcome to Setup” page, do not press R (step 8 in

this procedure) until you have completed steps 6 and 7.

6. Press enter to continue.

A licensing agreement page is displayed.

7. Press

f8 to accept the agreement and continue.

The “Setup” page is displayed.

8. Press

R to repair the selected Windows installation.

The repair process begins. This process takes 1 to 2 hours

to complete.

The notebook restarts in Windows after the process is

complete.

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HP Compaq Notebook Series 393685-002 User Manual Page 65