Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. As ...you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your full factory image if you can recover your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery ...
...recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. As ...you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your full factory image if you can recover your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... your mind, you can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. You can reverse the...
... your mind, you can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. You can reverse the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have a recovery partition. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. If that is the case, recovery discs have not already tried these discs to recover your computer. Follow the on the hard drive.... NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your operating system and software. Back up . If you may not have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive ...
...HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have a recovery partition. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. If that is the case, recovery discs have not already tried these discs to recover your computer. Follow the on the hard drive.... NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your operating system and software. Back up . If you may not have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive ...
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... and software. Use these steps: 1. This restores the computer to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to it's factory condition. You will not be able to recover using this procedure. or - ● Restart the computer...
... and software. Use these steps: 1. This restores the computer to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to it's factory condition. You will not be able to recover using this procedure. or - ● Restart the computer...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Table of contents Recovering system information Creating recovery discs ...2 Backing up your information ...3 When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...3 Using system restore points 3 When to create restore points 3 Create a system restore point 4 Restore to a previous date and time 4 Performing a recovery ...5 Recovering from the recovery discs 5 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 5 Index ...6 v
Table of contents Recovering system information Creating recovery discs ...2 Backing up your information ...3 When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...3 Using system restore points 3 When to create restore points 3 Create a system restore point 4 Restore to a previous date and time 4 Performing a recovery ...5 Recovering from the recovery discs 5 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 5 Index ...6 v
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.... ● Making a set of system failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature...
.... ● Making a set of system failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... and back up these steps: a. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. Display the screen. NOTE: Recovering to provide increased protection for your hard drive at a specific point in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your system files and settings. The screen shot can be a time...
... and back up these steps: a. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. Display the screen. NOTE: Recovering to provide increased protection for your hard drive at a specific point in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your system files and settings. The screen shot can be a time...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you create or...
... Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you create or...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc ...5 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 6 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 7 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...8 Using Disk Cleanup ...8 5 Replacing the hard drive Index ...12 v
Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc ...5 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 6 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 7 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...8 Using Disk Cleanup ...8 5 Replacing the hard drive Index ...12 v
Drives - Windows Vista
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... information. 1 You may be assigned the next available drive letter. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to the system, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. On models with a secondary hard drive (drive D), the optical drive becomes drive E. 1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer.
... information. 1 You may be assigned the next available drive letter. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to the system, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. On models with a secondary hard drive (drive D), the optical drive becomes drive E. 1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer.
Drives - Windows Vista
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...of power, be sure that the battery is sensitive to clear. Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from one location to another, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to vibration. When the battery is the only source of information,...devices and security wands. Security devices with cleaning products. 2 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it . Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Do not use x-rays ...
...of power, be sure that the battery is sensitive to clear. Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from one location to another, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to vibration. When the battery is the only source of information,...devices and security wands. Security devices with cleaning products. 2 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it . Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Do not use x-rays ...
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.... 2. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance Click Defragment now. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more efficiently. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control...
.... 2. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance Click Defragment now. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more efficiently. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... power cord from the illustrations in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. 5 Replacing the hard drive NOTE: Your computer may contain a second hard drive. CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer and close the display. If you... computer is off or in this chapter. If you are not sure whether the computer is on the inside of the hard drive compartment. NOTE: The primary hard drive bay is marked with the number 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. If your work. 2. Do...
... power cord from the illustrations in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. 5 Replacing the hard drive NOTE: Your computer may contain a second hard drive. CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer and close the display. If you... computer is off or in this chapter. If you are not sure whether the computer is on the inside of the hard drive compartment. NOTE: The primary hard drive bay is marked with the number 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. If your work. 2. Do...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Pull the hard drive tab up, and then lift the hard drive away from the computer (2). 9. 6. With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Remove the battery from the computer. 7.
Pull the hard drive tab up, and then lift the hard drive away from the computer (2). 9. 6. With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Remove the battery from the computer. 7.
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Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay, and gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into place. 2. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 3. Close the cover (2). 4. To install a hard drive: 1. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 11
Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay, and gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into place. 2. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 3. Close the cover (2). 4. To install a hard drive: 1. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 11
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Cleanup software 8 Disk Defragmenter software 8 disk performance 8 drives caring for 2 hard drive 9, 11 optical drive 3 See also hard drive; optical drive DVD inserting 5 removing, with power 6 removing, without power 7 DVD drive 3 O optical disc inserting 5 removing, with power 6 removing, without power 7 optical drive 3 S software Disk Cleanup 8 Disk Defragmenter 8 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 9 replacing 9 hard drive installing 11 removing 9 replacing 9 M maintenance Disk Cleanup...
... Cleanup software 8 Disk Defragmenter software 8 disk performance 8 drives caring for 2 hard drive 9, 11 optical drive 3 See also hard drive; optical drive DVD inserting 5 removing, with power 6 removing, without power 7 DVD drive 3 O optical disc inserting 5 removing, with power 6 removing, without power 7 optical drive 3 S software Disk Cleanup 8 Disk Defragmenter 8 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 9 replacing 9 hard drive installing 11 removing 9 replacing 9 M maintenance Disk Cleanup...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... computer is started or restarted in Windows is displayed in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot.
... computer is started or restarted in Windows is displayed in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot.
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...Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on the hard drive. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test ...on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Boot...
...Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on the hard drive. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test ...on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Boot...
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...sound 6 C changing the Setup Utility language 2 closing the Setup Utility 4 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 F fingerprint reader 1 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 Setup Utility changing the language 2 closing 4 Diagnostics menu...starting 1 System Configuration menu 6 using 2 using advanced features 4 System Configuration menu 6 system information 5 H hard drive self test 6 L language support 6 M Main menu 5 N navigating in the Setup Utility 2 P passwords 5 power-on password 5 R restoring default ...
...sound 6 C changing the Setup Utility language 2 closing the Setup Utility 4 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 F fingerprint reader 1 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 Setup Utility changing the language 2 closing 4 Diagnostics menu...starting 1 System Configuration menu 6 using 2 using advanced features 4 System Configuration menu 6 system information 5 H hard drive self test 6 L language support 6 M Main menu 5 N navigating in the Setup Utility 2 P passwords 5 power-on password 5 R restoring default ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is connected to an optional power source. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the ... to select the Main menu. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to download. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. Determining the BIOS version To ...
...Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is connected to an optional power source. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the ... to select the Main menu. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to download. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. Determining the BIOS version To ...