How Do You Make An HP One-Time Recovery Disk?
Having a recovery disk for your Hewlett-Packard computer handy in the event of a system crash can be convenient. Many computers advise you to make a recovery disk the first time you start your system after you purchase it. If you have lost your recovery disk or would like to make a recovery disc now, you can easily do this. It does, however, require a little time to complete the process. Disconnect from the Internet and close down any software programs that are open. Click “Start,” then select “All Programs.” Select “Hewlett-Packard” and click “HP PC Recovery CD Creator” on HP Pavilion and Media Center computers. If you have a Compaq, which is now owned by HP, click “Compaq,” then “Compaq PC Recovery CD Creator.” Click “Continue” to go through the Welcome/Read Me screens of the Recovery Center. Click “Yes” when notified of how many CDs you need to complete the recovery. You will need eight. Label your disks 1 through 8 with a black felt pen. Insert each CD when prompted, and follow the
