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How Do I Restore A Hp4720s To Factory Settings Without A Disk And Passwod

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End User License Agreement - Page 2

...In case of a conflict between such terms, the other terms will also terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in this EULA. 7. The initial user of the Software Product may no ...any Microsoft operating system software contained in such recovery solution shall be used for restoring the hard disk of the HP Product with any product identification, copyright notices or proprietary restrictions ...
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 6

... Power connector assembly 109 5 Computer Setup ...111 Computer Setup ...111 Starting Computer Setup 111 Using Computer Setup 111 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 111 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 112 Computer Setup menus 113 File menu 113 Security menu 115 System Configuration menu 116 vi
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 9

1 Product description Category Product Name Processors Chipsets Graphics Panels Description HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC Intel® Core™ processors ● i7-620M, 2.26-GHz (Turbo up to 3.33 GHz), 4MB L3 cache ● i5-540M, 2.53-GHz (Turbo up ...
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 18

Description Functions like the right button on an external mouse. 10 Chapter 2 External component identification Component (4) Right TouchPad button *This table describes factory settings.
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 120

... of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions. - or - ● To save your changes and exit, click the Save icon in Computer Setup. 2. Restoring factory settings in the lower-left corner of the following methods: ● To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes and exit Computer Setup menus, click...
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 121

.... ● Run-in Test-Runs a comprehensive check on system memory. ● Hard Disk Test-Runs a comprehensive self-test on any hard drive in the system. ● Memory... Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Restore the BIOS security settings to factory default To do this ...
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 123

... supported by your computer or your password. Enter, change, or delete a BIOS administrator password. NOTE: DriveLock settings are accessible only when you run Disk Sanitizer, the data on the primary hard drive or the drive in this Set up a BIOS administrator password. ● Select from a list of BIOS users. ● Select from a list...
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 127

...9702; Boot to Network (default setting) ◦ Follow Boot Order ● Enable/disable the ambient light sensor (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable the notebook upgrade bay device (enabled by ...(enabled by default). ● Enable/disable the internal speakers (enabled by default). ● Set the wake on LAN state. enabled by default). ● Enable/disable embedded WLAN device (...
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 128

...emulation mode. Change, view, or hide security levels for all BIOS menu items. Restore the default security settings. 120 Chapter 5 Computer Setup NOTE: All AMT options are enabled by default....eSATA port (select models only). Select Port Options AMT Options (select models only) Set Security Level Restore Security Defaults To do this NOTE: All port options are disabled by default. ●...
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 136

...backup. As you add new software and data files, you can back up your data and settings if a failure occurs. In case of system failure, you should create system repair discs ...your initial backup immediately after a system failure is as complete as your computer. The Backup and Restore Center provides the following options: ● Creating a system repair disc (select models only) &#...
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 137

... be prompted for your permission or password for more information than CDs, so using Backup and Restore Center, follow these steps: NOTE: Be sure that appear in your settings. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. Backup and recovery in their associated programs...
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 138

...The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security...When reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on -screen instructions to recover...
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 139

...and any keyboard key. 4. NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. All files you have ...you previously created (select models only) , you are permanently removed. Software not installed at the factory. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. If possible, check for Startup Menu" message...
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 140

...: In case of system instability, HP recommends that appear in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings that you can use the Backup and Restore Center to back up individual files and folders, back up your information to maintain a reasonably current backup. You should continue to back up the entire ...
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 141

...software programs installed at the factory. Backup and recovery in your computer. To create a backup using them for more information than CDs, so using Backup and Restore Center, follow these steps...prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. NOTE: DVDs and DVDs...
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 142

... reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: If the Windows partition and...Start > Computer. Click Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. Software not installed at the factory. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the "Using ...
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 145

... completely erases the hard drive. To recover your operating system and programs installed at the factory. If possible, back up . ● Operating System and Driver Recovery discs (included ...Be sure that the computer is added to AC power before you start the backup process. Click Restore files and settings, and then click Next. 4. If possible, back up , follow these steps: 1. Follow...
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 160

...assignments 139 B backing up Windows 7 128 Windows Vista 132 Windows XP 136 Backup and Restore Center 128, 129, 132, 133 Base Cable Kit contents 30 spare part number 30 ...49 spare part number 49 Computer Setup accessing 111 File menu 113 navigating and selecting 111 restoring factory settings 112 Security menu 115 System Configuration menu 116 using 111 computer specifications 121 connector, power...
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 162

... 12 Power connector assembly removal 109 spare part number 109 power connector, identifying 15 power cord set requirements 144 spare part numbers 33, 35 power cord, identifying 20 power light, identifying 11 ...134 release latches, battery 17 removal/replacement preliminaries 43 procedures 48 restore factory settings 113 restore security defaults 113, 120 restoring the hard drive 131, 134 154 Index
HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC and HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 163

... 115 change password 115 Disk Sanitizer 115 DriveLock 115 f fingerprint reader reset 115 HP SpareKey 115 HP SpareKey enrollment 115 password policy 115 set up BIOS administrator password... location 21, 48 serviceability, product description 7 set security level 120 setup utility File menu 113 navigating and selecting 111 restoring factory settings 112 Security menu 115 System Configuration menu 116...

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