How to Reformat a Compaq Using a Recovery Partition
- 1). Restart the Compaq.
- 2). Press the "F11" key once the computer turns back on to access the recovery partition.
- 3). Click the "System Recovery" option under the "I need help immediately" category. Click "Next."
- 4). Click "No" in the Microsoft window and click "Next." Select "Next" in the system recovery window that opens to reformat the Compaq and return the software to the factory settings.
- 5). Click "Finish" to restart the computer into the new operating condition.