Backup and recovery 8–2
Backing up your information
Recovery after a system failure is as complete as your most current backup. You should create your initial backup
immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your
system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup.
To create a backup using Backup and Restore Center, follow these steps:
1. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your entire computer (select models only) or your files.
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Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be
prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing
Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information.
Performing a recovery
In case of system failure, use the f11 recovery tool to recover your original hard drive image. The image includes
the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory.
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Windows Vista provides additional recovery tools through the operating system. For additional information, go
to Help and Support.
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If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer, you must purchase a Windows Vista operating system DVD to
reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional information, refer to the “Recovering
information using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)” section in this guide.
Recovering the hard drive using f11
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CAUTION: Using f11 will completely erase hard drive contents and reformat the hard drive. All files you have created and any
software installed on the computer will be 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, follow these steps:
1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition. To find the partition, select Start >
Computer.
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If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, you will need to recover your operating system and
programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (purchased
separately). For additional information, refer to the “Recovering information using a Windows Vista
operating system DVD (purchased separately)” section in this guide.
3. Turn on or 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.
4. Press
f11 while the “Press <F11> for recovery” message is displayed on the screen.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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