HP Notebook PCs - Recover Windows XP Media Center Edition Operating System on HP Pavilion PCs Using HP Recovery (2001 to 2005)

Prior to 2006, several different tools and processes have been provided for recovering HP and Compaq Notebook PCs to their original operating condition. For notebooks originally configured with XP or any other operating system, to verify that you are using the proper recovery procedure, see
Overview Of Recovering Or Reinstalling The Operating System .

See FAQ On Repairing Or Reinstalling The Operating System for answers to frequently asked questions.

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In some situations it may be necessary to reinstall Windows Media Center Edition and all of the software originally included with your notebook computer.

CAUTION:

Restoring the Media Center Edition operating system will result in the loss of any and all data on the notebook. Please backup any data on a CD-R/RW or other removable media before following these steps.

To reinstall the Media Center operating system, you will need the following CD-ROMs that were included with your notebook:

Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Disc 1
Windows XP Professional Disc 2
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Disc 3
Media Center Bonus CD-ROM (Multimedia Feature Pack for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center)
Driver Recovery CD-ROM
Application Recovery CD-ROM

Solution

Use the following steps to reinstall the Media Center operating system:

Turn on the notebook and insert the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Disc 1 .
Follow the on-screen instructions while the Operating System CD-ROM is inserted.
At the prompt, insert the CD-ROM titled Windows XP Professional CD 2 .
When the setup program prompts you, insert the CD-ROM labeled Operating System CD Disc 2 .
Once completed, you will be prompted to insert a disc titled "Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 CD". The setup is requesting the incorrect CD-ROM at this point. Instead, insert the CD-ROM labeled Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Disc 1 .
Once the installation is completed, insert the CD-ROM labeled Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Disc 3 .

NOTE: You will not be prompted to insert this CD-ROM.
Once the installation is completed, insert the CD-ROM labeled Media Center Bonus CD (Multimedia Feature Pack for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center) .

NOTE: You will not be prompted to insert this CD-ROM.
At this point the Media Center operating system is correctly installed. Insert the Driver Recovery CD-ROM and follow the prompts to install the required software and drivers.
Once the driver installations have completed, insert the Application Recovery CD-ROM and follow the prompts to install the programs and applications that are included with your notebook PC.

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HP Notebook PCs - Recover Windows XP Media Center Edition Operating System on HP Pavilion PCs Using HP Recovery (2001 to 2005)