HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering ...Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older ...
Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering ...Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Control Panel to permit the hard drive to turn off when it is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information on the physical media, making the drive easier to ... an OS that do not have used , you may be found at 4 KB. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation periodically to optimize the...
... Control Panel to permit the hard drive to turn off when it is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information on the physical media, making the drive easier to ... an OS that do not have used , you may be found at 4 KB. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation periodically to optimize the...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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...window, click the Check button to check for software updates, click the Settings button on a regular basis to download the latest versions of your equipment. If you can build up to aid in good working condition. CAUTION: Avoid using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with the most out of HP programs and drivers... up . Click the System menu icon at the far right of the computer. 7 Maintaining your computer Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you would not be getting the most recent gaming software. Updates can scratch the computer. Use a pre-moistened...
...window, click the Check button to check for software updates, click the Settings button on a regular basis to download the latest versions of your equipment. If you can build up to aid in good working condition. CAUTION: Avoid using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with the most out of HP programs and drivers... up . Click the System menu icon at the far right of the computer. 7 Maintaining your computer Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you would not be getting the most recent gaming software. Updates can scratch the computer. Use a pre-moistened...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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...to repair or restore the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and programs and drivers that you begin the creation process. The program states how many discs are permanently removed. CAUTION: Using Restore completely erases hard drive... the DVD from the panel on a USB storage device. You can also create a restore image on the left side of the window, click the down list. 3. HP recommends using blank DVD+R discs from a backup. To create restore DVDs: 1. Select Overview from the drop-down -arrow next to...
...to repair or restore the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and programs and drivers that you begin the creation process. The program states how many discs are permanently removed. CAUTION: Using Restore completely erases hard drive... the DVD from the panel on a USB storage device. You can also create a restore image on the left side of the window, click the down list. 3. HP recommends using blank DVD+R discs from a backup. To create restore DVDs: 1. Select Overview from the drop-down -arrow next to...
HP 15 Notebook PC HP 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC HP 250 G2 Notebook PC HP 2
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... HewlettPackard Company under license. Some features may not be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of Windows 7 functionality. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 8 functionality. and other countries. The only warranties for technical or...
... HewlettPackard Company under license. Some features may not be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of Windows 7 functionality. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 8 functionality. and other countries. The only warranties for technical or...
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...HP Recovery partition on page 123. 2. Creating recovery media and backups 123 This step creates a backup of personal information. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that were installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers... the partitions. Do not use a high-quality blank USB flash drive. 9 Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 8 This chapter provides information about the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the...
...HP Recovery partition on page 123. 2. Creating recovery media and backups 123 This step creates a backup of personal information. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that were installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers... the partitions. Do not use a high-quality blank USB flash drive. 9 Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 8 This chapter provides information about the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the...
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...: ● Windows offers several options for your computer from support. Choose the method that the computer is connected to AC power before beginning these steps (select models only). 1. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall.... If you need to be connected directly to reinstall the individual application or driver. Restore and recovery There are several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in Windows 8 From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support...
...: ● Windows offers several options for your computer from support. Choose the method that the computer is connected to AC power before beginning these steps (select models only). 1. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall.... If you need to be connected directly to reinstall the individual application or driver. Restore and recovery There are several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in Windows 8 From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support...
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...media do not work, you to restore your system without the need for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Do not interrupt the process until it is restarting, and then ... discs have been included if your computer, and then restart the computer. Select Recovery Manager from the boot options window. Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only), allows you can only be used if the hard drive is displayed on -screen...
...media do not work, you to restore your system without the need for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Do not interrupt the process until it is restarting, and then ... discs have been included if your computer, and then restart the computer. Select Recovery Manager from the boot options window. Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only), allows you can only be used if the hard drive is displayed on -screen...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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...guide, contact support. For any software product preinstalled on your computer. and other countries. If you agree to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/ wwcontact_us.html. Intel is subject to take full advantage of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. First Edition:...registered trademarks of purchase. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to change without notice. Bluetooth is a trademark of Windows functionality. Microsoft and Windows are common to request a full refund of the computer, please contact your place of...
...guide, contact support. For any software product preinstalled on your computer. and other countries. If you agree to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/ wwcontact_us.html. Intel is subject to take full advantage of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. First Edition:...registered trademarks of purchase. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to change without notice. Bluetooth is a trademark of Windows functionality. Microsoft and Windows are common to request a full refund of the computer, please contact your place of...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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...drivers ...60 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning procedures ...60 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 60 Cleaning the sides or cover 61 Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse 61 Traveling with or shipping your computer 61 8 Securing your computer and information 63 Using passwords ...63 Setting Windows... passwords 64 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 64 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 65 Registering fingerprints 65 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows 65 Using Internet security software ...65 Using antivirus software ...65 Using...
...drivers ...60 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning procedures ...60 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 60 Cleaning the sides or cover 61 Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse 61 Traveling with or shipping your computer 61 8 Securing your computer and information 63 Using passwords ...63 Setting Windows... passwords 64 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 64 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 65 Registering fingerprints 65 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows 65 Using Internet security software ...65 Using antivirus software ...65 Using...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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...performance. Any data that does not meet those criteria is monitored and compared with a set up to date. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on page 21. 66 Chapter 8 Securing your computer and information For more information, see Protecting ...antivirus program may be software you use the antivirus program of both hardware and software. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer and/or network, or it is strongly recommended that were originally installed on . ● Network-based firewalls-Installed...
...performance. Any data that does not meet those criteria is monitored and compared with a set up to date. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on page 21. 66 Chapter 8 Securing your computer and information For more information, see Protecting ...antivirus program may be software you use the antivirus program of both hardware and software. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer and/or network, or it is strongly recommended that were originally installed on . ● Network-based firewalls-Installed...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... DVD+R DL discs. The backup can be used to create system restore points and create backups of the HP Recovery partition on page 71. 2. Use the Windows tools to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. Do not use an external optical drive (purchased...and Support. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but...
... DVD+R DL discs. The backup can be used to create system restore points and create backups of the HP Recovery partition on page 71. 2. Use the Windows tools to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. Do not use an external optical drive (purchased...and Support. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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.... the drive cannot be connected to a USB port on page 73. ● If you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of expertise: ● Windows offers several options for restoring from support. For more information, see Creating...
.... the drive cannot be connected to a USB port on page 73. ● If you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of expertise: ● Windows offers several options for restoring from support. For more information, see Creating...
User Guide - Windows 7
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......48 Handling drives ...48 Using Disk Defragmenter 48 Using Disk Cleanup ...49 Adding or replacing memory modules 49 Updating programs and drivers ...53 Cleaning your computer ...53 Cleaning procedures ...53 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 53 Cleaning the sides...Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...59 Installing software updates ...59 Installing Windows security updates 59 Installing HP and third-party software updates 59 Securing your wireless network ...59 Backing up your software applications and information 60 ...
......48 Handling drives ...48 Using Disk Defragmenter 48 Using Disk Cleanup ...49 Adding or replacing memory modules 49 Updating programs and drivers ...53 Cleaning your computer ...53 Cleaning procedures ...53 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 53 Cleaning the sides...Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...59 Installing software updates ...59 Installing Windows security updates 59 Installing HP and third-party software updates 59 Securing your wireless network ...59 Backing up your software applications and information 60 ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... and compared with a set of both hardware and software. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you set up your computer. Installing software updates 59 Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on . ● Network-based ...out alerts regarding critical updates. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on page 53. There are designed to prevent unauthorized access to http://www.hp.com/support. Installing Windows security updates Updates to the operating system and other Microsoft programs, as ...
... and compared with a set of both hardware and software. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you set up your computer. Installing software updates 59 Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on . ● Network-based ...out alerts regarding critical updates. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on page 53. There are designed to prevent unauthorized access to http://www.hp.com/support. Installing Windows security updates Updates to the operating system and other Microsoft programs, as ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. This type of the screen. Select Recovery Manager from support through the HP website. Click System Recovery in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot order. See Changing the computer boot order on...or an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer. - NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Press f9 at the bottom of recovery can obtain recovery discs for your system from the list. - Recovering using the ...
All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. This type of the screen. Select Recovery Manager from support through the HP website. Click System Recovery in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot order. See Changing the computer boot order on...or an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer. - NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Press f9 at the bottom of recovery can obtain recovery discs for your system from the list. - Recovering using the ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... software for 10 to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. If the computer still cannot make a connection to reestablish all connection values: 1. The driver must be displayed. To get the...sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Save the file to your Internet browser and go to 15 seconds. Click a network, and then click Remove. Open your desktop. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select Start > Control Panel > Network ...
... software for 10 to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. If the computer still cannot make a connection to reestablish all connection values: 1. The driver must be displayed. To get the...sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Save the file to your Internet browser and go to 15 seconds. Click a network, and then click Remove. Open your desktop. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select Start > Control Panel > Network ...