CAUTION: Some Startup Repair options will completely erase and reformat the hard drive. All files you have
created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. When reformatting is
complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as the drivers, software, and utilities
from the backup used for recovery.
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. If possible, check for the presence of the Recovery Image partition and the Windows partition.
To check for the Windows partition, select Start > Computer.
NOTE: If the Windows partition and the Recovery Image partition is not listed, you must recover your
operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery
media.
3. If the Windows partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating
system loads.
4. Select Startup Repair.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, select Start > Help
and Support.
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