Installing Windows 7 on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs
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... RPM hard drive Applicable 2007 models • HP Compaq 2510p Notebook PC • HP Compaq 2710p Notebook PC • HP Compaq 6910p Notebook PC • HP Compaq 8510p Notebook PC • HP Compaq 8510w Mobile Workstation • HP Compaq 8710p Notebook PC • HP Compaq 8710w Mobile Workstation • HP Compaq 6510b Notebook PC • HP Compaq 6520s Notebook PC • HP Compaq 6710b Notebook PC • HP Compaq 6720s Notebook PC Applicable 2008 models • HP EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC • HP EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC • HP...
... RPM hard drive Applicable 2007 models • HP Compaq 2510p Notebook PC • HP Compaq 2710p Notebook PC • HP Compaq 6910p Notebook PC • HP Compaq 8510p Notebook PC • HP Compaq 8510w Mobile Workstation • HP Compaq 8710p Notebook PC • HP Compaq 8710w Mobile Workstation • HP Compaq 6510b Notebook PC • HP Compaq 6520s Notebook PC • HP Compaq 6710b Notebook PC • HP Compaq 6720s Notebook PC Applicable 2008 models • HP EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC • HP EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC • HP...
Installing Windows 7 on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs
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...Anomalies This is a partial list of HP 3D DriveGuard will be available at Windows 7 launch. Docking / external video switching Anomaly: Some models lock up when attempting to Sleep on lid close by default, which will park the hard drive. Updated beta video drivers will be available... Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in Device Manager. The Windows Vista fingerprint sensor driver can be addressed in April on HP business notebooks. Affected Systems: All models Resolution: Run Windows Update. Remember to backup all data prior to the system or through a docking...
...Anomalies This is a partial list of HP 3D DriveGuard will be available at Windows 7 launch. Docking / external video switching Anomaly: Some models lock up when attempting to Sleep on lid close by default, which will park the hard drive. Updated beta video drivers will be available... Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in Device Manager. The Windows Vista fingerprint sensor driver can be addressed in April on HP business notebooks. Affected Systems: All models Resolution: Run Windows Update. Remember to backup all data prior to the system or through a docking...
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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Table of contents 1 Creating recovery discs 2 Backing up your information When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...4 Backing up specific files or folders ...5 Backing up the entire hard drive ...6 Creating recovery points ...7 Scheduling backups ...8 3 Performing a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discs 10 Performing a recovery from the hard drive 11 Initiating a recovery in Windows 12 Initiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition 13 Index ...14 v
Table of contents 1 Creating recovery discs 2 Backing up your information When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...4 Backing up specific files or folders ...5 Backing up the entire hard drive ...6 Creating recovery points ...7 Scheduling backups ...8 3 Performing a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discs 10 Performing a recovery from the hard drive 11 Initiating a recovery in Windows 12 Initiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition 13 Index ...14 v
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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Backing up specific files or folders You can back up specific files or folders to the recovery partition on the hard drive, to an optional external hard drive, or to protect system settings and important data files, and then click Next. 4. Click Next. 3. Click Back up specific files or folders: 1. NOTE: This process ... the computer. To back up individual files and folders, and then click Next. 5. Backing up to optical discs (CDs or DVDs). Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. Click Back up specific files or folders 5
Backing up specific files or folders You can back up specific files or folders to the recovery partition on the hard drive, to an optional external hard drive, or to protect system settings and important data files, and then click Next. 4. Click Next. 3. Click Back up specific files or folders: 1. NOTE: This process ... the computer. To back up individual files and folders, and then click Next. 5. Backing up to optical discs (CDs or DVDs). Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. Click Back up specific files or folders 5
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... factory image, including the Windows® operating system, software applications, and all personal files and folders. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. Backing up entire hard drive, and then click Next. 5. To back up to protect system settings and important data files, and then click Next. 4. Click Back...
... factory image, including the Windows® operating system, software applications, and all personal files and folders. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. Backing up entire hard drive, and then click Next. 5. To back up to protect system settings and important data files, and then click Next. 4. Click Back...
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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Subsequent recovery points make copies of your hard drive at the following times: ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is automatically created the first time ... point: 1. Creating recovery points When you back up to protect system settings and important data files, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that time. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. This allows you to save a snapshot of changes made to your last backup, you are creating system...
Subsequent recovery points make copies of your hard drive at the following times: ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is automatically created the first time ... point: 1. Creating recovery points When you back up to protect system settings and important data files, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that time. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. This allows you to save a snapshot of changes made to your last backup, you are creating system...
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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... Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you set up . 3 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that you have previously backed up your information and ... recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery-With HP Backup and Recovery Manager, you can only recover files that you use HP Backup and Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as you create. 9 HP Backup and Recovery Manager helps you with the following tasks...
... Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you set up . 3 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that you have previously backed up your information and ... recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery-With HP Backup and Recovery Manager, you can only recover files that you use HP Backup and Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as you create. 9 HP Backup and Recovery Manager helps you with the following tasks...
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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Performing a recovery from the hard drive There are 2 ways to initiate a recovery from the hard drive: ● From within Windows ● From the recovery partition Performing a recovery from the hard drive 11
Performing a recovery from the hard drive There are 2 ways to initiate a recovery from the hard drive: ● From within Windows ● From the recovery partition Performing a recovery from the hard drive 11
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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Initiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition To initiate a recovery from the hard drive 13 Restart the computer, and then press f11 before the Windows operating system loads. 3. Click a recovery option, and then click Next. 4. Performing a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition, follow these steps: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Initiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition To initiate a recovery from the hard drive 13 Restart the computer, and then press f11 before the Windows operating system loads. 3. Click a recovery option, and then click Next. 4. Performing a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition, follow these steps: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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Index B backup files and folders 5 hard drive 6 modifications made to system 7 scheduling 8 C creating recovery points 7 E entire hard drive backup 6 H hard drive backup 6 hard drive recovery 11 R recovery discs using 10 recovery partition 13 recovery points 7 S scheduling backups 8 system backup 6 system recovery points 7 14 Index
Index B backup files and folders 5 hard drive 6 modifications made to system 7 scheduling 8 C creating recovery points 7 E entire hard drive backup 6 H hard drive backup 6 hard drive recovery 11 R recovery discs using 10 recovery partition 13 recovery points 7 S scheduling backups 8 system backup 6 system recovery points 7 14 Index
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Creating recovery discs 2 Backing up your information When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...4 Backing up specific files or folders ...5 Backing up the entire hard drive ...6 Creating recovery points ...7 Scheduling backups ...8 3 Performing a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discs 10 Performing a recovery from the hard drive 11 Initiating a recovery in Windows 12 Initiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition 13 Index ...14 v
Table of contents 1 Creating recovery discs 2 Backing up your information When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...4 Backing up specific files or folders ...5 Backing up the entire hard drive ...6 Creating recovery points ...7 Scheduling backups ...8 3 Performing a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discs 10 Performing a recovery from the hard drive 11 Initiating a recovery in Windows 12 Initiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition 13 Index ...14 v
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > Backup & Recovery Manager. 2. Backing up specific files or folders You can back up specific files or folders to optical discs (CDs or DVDs). NOTE: This process will take several minutes, depending on the hard drive, to an optional external hard drive, or to the recovery partition on the file...
Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > Backup & Recovery Manager. 2. Backing up specific files or folders You can back up specific files or folders to optical discs (CDs or DVDs). NOTE: This process will take several minutes, depending on the hard drive, to an optional external hard drive, or to the recovery partition on the file...
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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...on-screen instructions. 6 Chapter 2 Backing up your computer speed and the amount of data being stored. Click Create or manage Entire Drive Backups, and then click Next. 5. NOTE: This process may take over an hour, depending on recovery discs that you are saving... system, software applications, and all personal files and folders. NOTE: A copy of the entire hard drive image can be stored on another hard drive, on a network drive, or on your entire hard drive: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > Backup & Recovery Manager. 2. Click Next. 3. Backing up the entire...
...on-screen instructions. 6 Chapter 2 Backing up your computer speed and the amount of data being stored. Click Create or manage Entire Drive Backups, and then click Next. 5. NOTE: This process may take over an hour, depending on recovery discs that you are saving... system, software applications, and all personal files and folders. NOTE: A copy of the entire hard drive image can be stored on another hard drive, on a network drive, or on your entire hard drive: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > Backup & Recovery Manager. 2. Click Next. 3. Backing up the entire...
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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...recovery points. Click Create or manage backups, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that time. To create a system recovery point: 1. Subsequent recovery points make copies of the entire image, is performing optimally NOTE: Recovering to save a snapshot of your hard drive at the following times: ● Before you to an earlier recovery point... point, a snapshot of changes made to your system. Creating recovery points When you back up modifications since that recovery point. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > Backup & Recovery Manager. 2.
...recovery points. Click Create or manage backups, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that time. To create a system recovery point: 1. Subsequent recovery points make copies of the entire image, is performing optimally NOTE: Recovering to save a snapshot of your hard drive at the following times: ● Before you to an earlier recovery point... point, a snapshot of changes made to your system. Creating recovery points When you back up modifications since that recovery point. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > Backup & Recovery Manager. 2.
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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... Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you experience system failure or instability. HP Backup & Recovery Manager helps you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ... important files without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery-With HP Backup & Recovery Manager, you can only recover files that you use HP Backup & Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as you set up . 3 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover ...
... Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you experience system failure or instability. HP Backup & Recovery Manager helps you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ... important files without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery-With HP Backup & Recovery Manager, you can only recover files that you use HP Backup & Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as you set up . 3 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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Performing a recovery from the hard drive There are 2 ways to initiate a recovery from the hard drive: ● From within Windows ● From the recovery partition Performing a recovery from the hard drive 11
Performing a recovery from the hard drive There are 2 ways to initiate a recovery from the hard drive: ● From within Windows ● From the recovery partition Performing a recovery from the hard drive 11
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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Initiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition To initiate a recovery from the hard drive 13 Follow the on-screen instructions. Back up all personal files. 2. Restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads. 3. Click a recovery option, and then click Next. 4. Performing a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition, follow these steps: 1.
Initiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition To initiate a recovery from the hard drive 13 Follow the on-screen instructions. Back up all personal files. 2. Restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads. 3. Click a recovery option, and then click Next. 4. Performing a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition, follow these steps: 1.
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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Index B backing up 2 backup files and folders 5 hard drive 6 modifications made to system 7 scheduling 8 C creating recovery points 7 H hard drive backup 6 hard drive recovery 11 R recovery discs creating 1 using 10 recovery partition 13 recovery points 7 S scheduling backups 8 system backup 6 system recovery points 7 14 Index
Index B backing up 2 backup files and folders 5 hard drive 6 modifications made to system 7 scheduling 8 C creating recovery points 7 H hard drive backup 6 hard drive recovery 11 R recovery discs creating 1 using 10 recovery partition 13 recovery points 7 S scheduling backups 8 system backup 6 system recovery points 7 14 Index
Software Update - Windows Vista
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...power cord from the AC outlet. Identify the BIOS update that contains the update. 4. BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you check the HP Web site periodically for example, filename.exe). Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. It is complete.... Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that are ready to download your hard drive designation. Access the page on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your ...
...power cord from the AC outlet. Identify the BIOS update that contains the update. 4. BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you check the HP Web site periodically for example, filename.exe). Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. It is complete.... Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that are ready to download your hard drive designation. Access the page on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your ...
Software Update - Windows Vista
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NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. 4 Updating software
NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. 4 Updating software