How do I restore this laptop to factory settings?
I always start by downloading Belarc Advisor (www.belarc.com), download and install it, allow to load, print out the entire inventory of all hardware & software. This will tell you what hardware you have including BIOS version is currently installed. Next, back up to other media all data you may need that is reachable on the hard drive....The RECOVERY OPERATION will DESTROY ALL DATA and reformat the HARD DRIVE! (IMPORTANT).
First check the label on the bottom of the laptop (open an internet browser to the following link;), and click on the actual model # of your dv4000. As can be seen by the list, there are 17 different models of HP dv4000 laptops made (most are RECOVERED to FACTORY RESET the same way though, either by diskset (the Complete Factory Restore Disk sets are model number specific, and can be ordered at the HP driver Downloads link), or from the Restore Partition (usually labeled D: Recovery Partition), on the hard drive (as long as the HD has not been replaced previously or recently).
Also always download and install all needed driver updates from that model specific link at HP, after the Recovery Operation is completed, and install all Windows Updates also.
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-search.html?tab=2#/qryterm=dv4000&search_searchtype=s-001
Once at the above link, and choosing your specific model from the list...(First save the link in favorites on a computer that will not be restored) Click on "How To" on the right, then System Recovery / Backup / Restore on the left. That may or may not contain the info you will need. So, click on the following link.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00006110&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en
Determine what OS (operating system), you have...Read all the info first at the links you need to choose depending on the model and OS you have of dv4000. Follow the instructions step by step.
Drivers are another category to go to and download all Drivers into separate individual Hardware Drivers folders after the Recovery is completed. Start always with the BIOS, then Chipset, Audio, Video and then all the others.
I also perform Professionally done HP dv4000 Full Factory New Like Recoveries including data BU disk sets. For $125.00 plus the costs of any data BU DVD's and any required HP RESTORE Disk Sets if necessary and return shipping required if it is beyond your abilities. Contact me if you wish to take advantage of that offer.
Good luck!
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There wouldn't be. It should have come with all of the restore CD's. If not, then call HP and have them sent to you.
SOURCE: I have a hp pavilion dv4000 laptop but dont have restore disk
The hard disk has died, replace it and reinstall windows using someone's else disk and your key.
SOURCE: I have a hp pavilion dv4000 laptop but dont have restore disk
download the ultimate boot cd and test your hard drive.
http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/download.html
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SOURCE: how to restore hp pavilion
The way to restore most PCs to factory settings is to reinstall Windows. First, MAKE SURE you have the Windows disc that came with your computer and the drivers/utilities disc that came with it.
To start restoring, put the Windows disc in that came with your computer, and run it. Find the option to install/reinstall Windows, and select it (you may have to boot from the disc, which can be done by changing the boot order in BIOS settings). Follow the instructions Windows Setup gives you.
After you're done with that, don't freak out if the sound, wireless, touchpad, etc. isn't working. Insert the drivers/utilities disc now and install all the drivers that are on it onto your laptop.
You are now done with the restore process!
1. Turn on the computer and
hold down the "F11" key once the BIOS prompts appear on the monitor.
2. Click
on the button labeled "Advanced Options" in the Welcome Screen once the
Recover Manager opens. Choose the "System Recovery" option and click
"Next."
3. If the "Microsoft System Restore" window appears, select "No"
and click "Next."
4. The Recovery Manager will then prompt you to back up
any important files as the restoration process will delete all data on
the computer's hard drive. If you wish to perform a backup first, select
"Back up your files first," click "Next" and follow the on-screen
instructions. If not, choose the "Recover without backing up your files"
and click the "Next" button. The computer will then begin the
restoration process and restore the HP DV4000 to its original factory
settings.
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