How do I get my HP Pavilion into recovery mode?

Press f11 while the computer is starting. Or, press and hold f11 as you press the power button. Select Troubleshoot from the menu options. Select Recovery Manager, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

How do I restore my HP Pavilion to factory settings Windows 8?

To do this, you need to open the Choose an option screen.

  1. Start your computer and press the F11 key repeatedly.
  2. On the Choose an option screen, click Troubleshoot.
  3. Click Reset your PC.
  4. On the Reset your PC screen, click Next.
  5. Read and respond to any screens that open.
  6. Wait while Windows resets your computer.

How do I Reset my HP laptop without the recovery key?

Plug in your laptop so you don’t run out of power during the reset. Click the Start button and click “Settings.” In the Settings search box, type “reset this PC” and choose that when it appears in the search results. In the Reset this PC section at the top of the page, click “Get started.”

How do I do a system recovery on Windows 8?

Solution

  1. To open System Restore: • Open Control Panel (view by large icons). Click Recovery, then click Open System Restore to open System Restore. Proceed to step 2. •
  2. Click Next.
  3. Choose a restore point and click Next.
  4. Click the Finish button.
  5. Click Yes to confirm.

How do I find my HP recovery key?

You can also access your recovery key by signing in to your Microsoft account through https://account.microsoft.com/account (in English). Sign in with the Microsoft account you use on the computer that requires a recovery key.

How do I find the recovery key on my HP laptop?

Other options to retrieve your recovery key

  1. Use a cloud domain account.
  2. Use a USB flash drive.
  3. Open a local file.
  4. Use a printed copy of the key.
  5. Use an Azure Active Directory account.
  6. Access another Microsoft account.

How do I restore Windows 8 without Recovery media?

Reset without installation media

  1. Boot into your Windows 8/8.1.
  2. Go to Computer.
  3. Go to the main drive, e.g. C: This is the drive where your Windows 8/8.1 is installed on.
  4. Create a new folder, called Win8.
  5. Insert the Windows 8/8.1 installation media and go to the Source folder.
  6. Copy the install.wim file from the Source folder.

How do I get a recovery key?

Generate a recovery key

  1. Go to Settings > [your name] > Password & Security.
  2. Tap Recovery Key.
  3. Slide to turn on Recovery Key.
  4. Tap Use Recovery Key and enter your device passcode.
  5. Write down your recovery key and keep it in a safe place.
  6. Confirm your recovery key by entering it on the next screen.