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1: Create a set of recovery discs or a recovery DVD
Some HP and Compaq computers have recovery CD creator software that can create a recovery disc set or DVD. To see if your computer has Recovery Creator software, click
Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard or
Compaq, and then
HP Pavilion PC Tools or
Compaq Presario PC Tools. Open the software and follow the on-screen directions to create the recovery discs. For more information, read the HP support document
Creating Recovery CDs Using HP's Recovery CD Creator Software (in English).
You can also order a set of recovery CDs at the same site.