Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition have created and any software installed on -screen instructions to improve the security of the... and the HP Recovery partition. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to recover your entire computer (select models only) or your computer. 5. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as the drivers, software, and utilities from the backup...
...is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition have created and any software installed on -screen instructions to improve the security of the... and the HP Recovery partition. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to recover your entire computer (select models only) or your computer. 5. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as the drivers, software, and utilities from the backup...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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..." message is displayed at the factory. To recover the original hard drive image using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). To find the partition, select Start > Computer. For additional... information, refer to the "Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide. 3. Follow the on the computer are permanently removed. All files you must be reinstalled. NOTE: If the HP...
..." message is displayed at the factory. To recover the original hard drive image using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). To find the partition, select Start > Computer. For additional... information, refer to the "Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide. 3. Follow the on the computer are permanently removed. All files you must be reinstalled. NOTE: If the HP...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer, you must purchase a Windows Vista operating system DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. Follow the on -screen instructions. All files you have created and any ... most recent backup (stored on discs or on an external drive) is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Follow the on the computer are unable to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer. Make sure that your computer...
... operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer, you must purchase a Windows Vista operating system DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. Follow the on -screen instructions. All files you have created and any ... most recent backup (stored on discs or on an external drive) is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Follow the on the computer are unable to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer. Make sure that your computer...
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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...opens. 3. Recovering your information 3 Recovering your information To recover information you have previously backed up. ● Operating System and Driver Recovery discs (included with your computer): You can use the discs to recover information you previously backed up all personal files.... case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files: ● Windows recovery tools (select models only): You can use the Windows Backup utility to recover your operating system and programs installed at the factory. Click Start > All Programs >...
...opens. 3. Recovering your information 3 Recovering your information To recover information you have previously backed up. ● Operating System and Driver Recovery discs (included with your computer): You can use the discs to recover information you previously backed up all personal files.... case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files: ● Windows recovery tools (select models only): You can use the Windows Backup utility to recover your operating system and programs installed at the factory. Click Start > All Programs >...
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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Index B backing up files and folders 2 D discs Driver Recovery 3 Operating System 3, 4 Driver Recovery disc 3 F files and folders backing up 2 recovering 3 O Operating System disc 3, 4 R recovering information 3 W Windows Backup utility 1, 2, 3 Windows recovery 3 Index 5
Index B backing up files and folders 2 D discs Driver Recovery 3 Operating System 3, 4 Driver Recovery disc 3 F files and folders backing up 2 recovering 3 O Operating System disc 3, 4 R recovering information 3 W Windows Backup utility 1, 2, 3 Windows recovery 3 Index 5
Software Update - Windows XP
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...the download date, name, or other identifier. If no instructions are posted as needed. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 4. The hard drive designation is ... your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you check the HP Web site periodically for example, filename.exe). 4 Updating software BIOS installation procedures vary.... you connect your specific product from the AC outlet. You will be available for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Double-click your hard drive. 6. Do not insert, remove, ...
...the download date, name, or other identifier. If no instructions are posted as needed. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 4. The hard drive designation is ... your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you check the HP Web site periodically for example, filename.exe). 4 Updating software BIOS installation procedures vary.... you connect your specific product from the AC outlet. You will be available for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Double-click your hard drive. 6. Do not insert, remove, ...
Software Update - Windows XP
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Updating programs and drivers 1. Then press enter, and follow the instructions provided. When prompted, select a storage location on your computer. or - Proceed to install the updated software without downloading the file. - When the list of the screen. or - Click Save to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select... so, restart your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6.
Updating programs and drivers 1. Then press enter, and follow the instructions provided. When prompted, select a storage location on your computer. or - Proceed to install the updated software without downloading the file. - When the list of the screen. or - Click Save to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select... so, restart your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6.
HP ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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.... In order to use smart cards or USB tokens in Credential Manager, the supporting software (drivers, PKCS#11 providers, etc.) must be disabled for a given application, call HP technical support and request 3rd-level support through your computer if prompted. If a specific Single Sign...authentication methods work properly. Some Web-based applications stop functioning and report errors due to change the Credential Manager cannot change Windows password even with Administrator's rights on to Credential Manager. Disable Single Sign On support for the specific Web page by ...
.... In order to use smart cards or USB tokens in Credential Manager, the supporting software (drivers, PKCS#11 providers, etc.) must be disabled for a given application, call HP technical support and request 3rd-level support through your computer if prompted. If a specific Single Sign...authentication methods work properly. Some Web-based applications stop functioning and report errors due to change the Credential Manager cannot change Windows password even with Administrator's rights on to Credential Manager. Disable Single Sign On support for the specific Web page by ...
Management and Printing - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...; Computer tracking and reporting ◦ Computer lease contract information and fixed asset tracking ● System software deployment and migration ◦ Windows® migration ◦ System deployment ◦ Personality (personal user settings) migration ● Help desk and problem resolution ◦ Management...administrators can be used with the Altiris Solutions software, which can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. When HP Client Manager for Altiris (installed on a client computer) is used to complete new hardware deployment or...
...; Computer tracking and reporting ◦ Computer lease contract information and fixed asset tracking ● System software deployment and migration ◦ Windows® migration ◦ System deployment ◦ Personality (personal user settings) migration ● Help desk and problem resolution ◦ Management...administrators can be used with the Altiris Solutions software, which can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. When HP Client Manager for Altiris (installed on a client computer) is used to complete new hardware deployment or...
Management and Printing - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
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..., contact your IT administrator for HP networked printers. 3 Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only) The HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows is preinstalled on select computer models only. Click Print. 8 Chapter 3 Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only) NOTE: The HP Universal Print Driver is a single intelligent driver that replaces individual drivers for help. 5. Click Print...
..., contact your IT administrator for HP networked printers. 3 Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only) The HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows is preinstalled on select computer models only. Click Print. 8 Chapter 3 Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only) NOTE: The HP Universal Print Driver is a single intelligent driver that replaces individual drivers for help. 5. Click Print...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Press in gently on the ...spindle while lifting the outer edges of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. Select Start > Control Panel > System and...
...detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Press in gently on the ...spindle while lifting the outer edges of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. Select Start > Control Panel > System and...
Drives - Windows Vista
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● Scan for this device. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive 33
● Scan for this device. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive 33
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you type, search results are once again listed. 8. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the pane above the box. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft... open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for your computer. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you may need to obtain HP device drivers. Remove any other Microsoft products. 6. In the results pane, click Device Manager...
... Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you type, search results are once again listed. 8. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the pane above the box. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft... open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for your computer. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you may need to obtain HP device drivers. Remove any other Microsoft products. 6. In the results pane, click Device Manager...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., a window is Windows Vista Business. For example, if only Windows Vista Business is selected in the operating system filter, the only operating system that is displayed in the Product Catalog is displayed asking if you want to show the software for software and driver downloads, ...Next to the database and software. Open your computer model number in the Configuration Options window. Press enter, and then follow the on the Web. 3. SoftPaq Download Manager allows you have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go to download a list of options that provides quick access...
..., a window is Windows Vista Business. For example, if only Windows Vista Business is selected in the operating system filter, the only operating system that is displayed in the Product Catalog is displayed asking if you want to show the software for software and driver downloads, ...Next to the database and software. Open your computer model number in the Configuration Options window. Press enter, and then follow the on the Web. 3. SoftPaq Download Manager allows you have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go to download a list of options that provides quick access...
Drives - Windows XP
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... the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the paper clip until it . 4. Press in the window and select Properties > Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. 4. The optical disc tray does not open for the optical drive listing. 5.... In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The computer does not detect the optical drive If the...
... the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the paper clip until it . 4. Press in the window and select Properties > Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. 4. The optical disc tray does not open for the optical drive listing. 5.... In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The computer does not detect the optical drive If the...
Drives - Windows XP
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The computer does not detect the optical drive 33 ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for this device. Windows® scans your system for installed hardware and installs any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, roll back, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes.
The computer does not detect the optical drive 33 ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for this device. Windows® scans your system for installed hardware and installs any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, roll back, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes.
Drives - Windows XP
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... be set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Microsoft Update to immediately check for HP updates. Select your computer model number in the product box. 4. SoftPaq ...Using this tool, you to specify one or more computer models to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by reading and downloading, from the HP FTP site, a published database file containing computer model and SoftPaq information. Open ...
... be set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Microsoft Update to immediately check for HP updates. Select your computer model number in the product box. 4. SoftPaq ...Using this tool, you to specify one or more computer models to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by reading and downloading, from the HP FTP site, a published database file containing computer model and SoftPaq information. Open ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... alphanumeric identifier that is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This is the alphanumeric identifier you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Wireless certification...
... alphanumeric identifier that is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This is the alphanumeric identifier you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Wireless certification...
Notebook Tour - Windows XP
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... following: ◦ Product name (1). This is affixed to the bottom of the countries or regions in years) of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). The service...; Certificate of the warranty period for use. Have this computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use to the bottom of the computer. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about ...
... following: ◦ Product name (1). This is affixed to the bottom of the countries or regions in years) of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). The service...; Certificate of the warranty period for use. Have this computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use to the bottom of the computer. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...of the hotkey command. - Function Mute speaker sound. Hotkey fn+f9 fn+f11 fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key...and then release both keys at the same time. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version ...
...of the hotkey command. - Function Mute speaker sound. Hotkey fn+f9 fn+f11 fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key...and then release both keys at the same time. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version ...