Hp mini 110 recovery usb windows xp

You can use the System Restore utility to recover the original operating system and programs. If you are unable to boot start up the notebook, and if you are unable to use System Restore, you can use another computer to download the HP MIE Restore Image Creator utility and create a bootable USB flash drive purchased separately. Using System Restore To use the System Restore utility that is installed on the notebook, follow these steps:. The System Restore page opens. Use the arrow keys to select System Restore , and then press Enter.

Back up any files you have on your USB drive to the hard drive before proceeding. The following sections provide specific procedures to follow depending on the operating system you are creating the recovery image.

Creating a bootable USB flash drive using a Windows computer To download the files on a computer running a Windows operating system and create a bootable flash drive to recover your notebook, follow these steps:. If a Let's identify your product to get started page displays, click Laptop or Desktop.

Type the model name for your computer in the Or, enter your serial number field, and then click Submit. If a Matching products webpage opens, select your model number from the list. The software results page for your computer displays with the default operating system selected.

To change the operating system, click Change , select the Windows version of the operating system that you have, and then click Change. Locate the ImageCreator file and double-click. Then click Next , Next to accept the default installation folder, and then Next again to install the ImageCreator utility. A message is displayed when the process is complete as shown below. Remove the USB flash drive. Use the arrow keys to select the USB flash drive, and then press Enter. Press Enter again to begin restoring the notebook.

After the operating system and programs are installed, remove the USB flash drive to restart your computer. You are then prompted to set up your notebook. You should then run Update Manger to install any updates that were lost during the recovery process. Then you should restore you personal files, music, and photos from the latest back-up. Creating a bootable USB flash drive using a Linux computer To download the files on a computer running a Linux operating system and create a bootable flash drive to recover your notebook, follow these steps:.

Restart the computer and press the F2 key to open hard drive diagnostics. If the hard drive test returns a good result, re-attempt the image creation. Contact HP if the issue persists. If a hard drive failure message is returned, contact HP about the need for a replacement hard drive.

Unspecific "write or format" errors If a message similar to "Drive is write protected", or "Cannot access drive" is displayed, write protection on the flash drive has been enabled. The write protection feature on most flash storage devices is a small lever near the connector. The protection can be disabled by moving the lever to a different position. The Windows operating system can set file attributes to hide a file or make a file read-only.

Open Windows Explorer, right-click the flash disc to view the properties of any files on the device. Remove any read-only tags. As the steps to troubleshoot flash discs may vary between device manufacturers, please refer to the specific manufacturer's web site for additional support. If your computer is not plugged in, you will receive a caution message. Figure : Running on battery power caution. To resolve this issue, connect the AC adapter to the notebook computer, and view the power LED lights to verify that power is available at the computer.

If the error persists, troubleshoot or replace the AC Adapter. Figure : Recovery media already created message. If you no longer have that Recovery disc, you can purchase a replacement Recovery discs from HP.

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You can also use the utility to back up specific files on a schedule that you choose. If you've never used the Backup utility, the first screen you see is the Backup or Restore Wizard welcome window.

Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. The steps for modifying the boot order might vary depending on the model of the computer. For further information on a specific computer, refer to the documentation provided with the computer. While the display is blank, press the f10 key to enter the BIOS settings menu.

Select the Advanced tab using the right and left arrow keys. Reinstalling the operating system might be necessary to repair catastrophic errors. Reinstalling Windows XP, which is also called recovering the operating system, is not the same process as using the Windows Restore Points. Software and personal data such as picture, music, videos, e-mail, and so on that you have installed on the notebook is lost when the operating system is reinstalled.

Make a backup copy of all personal data before beginning this process. For information on creating a backup copy of your data, see Microsoft's Backup Basics in English.

When prompted to select a language for the installation, select the language that you use most often. This is very important for support with right-to-left languages and languages that use double-byte characters such as Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

The language used for the installation sets the default keyboard layout and language used by the operating system to display menus and notifications. If necessary, you can later change the language used by Windows or add Supplemental language support. Press and hold the Power button for five seconds to turn off the notebook.

Press the Power button again to start the notebook. Press the Enter key to continue. A Licensing Agreement screen is displayed. Press the F8 key to accept the agreement and continue. The Setup window is displayed. Press the Esc key to continue installing a fresh copy of the operating system without repairing. A caution is displayed that formatting this drive deletes all current files.

To continue with reformatting your hard drive press the F key on your keyboard. The reinstallation process begins and might take several minutes to complete. The notebook restarts into Windows after the process is complete. In the Regional and Language Options dialog box, click Details.

Click Add. Click OK to save your settings and then Next to continue.