Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...to maintain a reasonably current backup. To check for computers that you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up ...system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or ...
...to maintain a reasonably current backup. To check for computers that you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up ...system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... point in time. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click Create. Restore to a previous date and time To revert 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. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point and then change your mind, you...
... point in time. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click Create. Restore to a previous date and time To revert 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. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point and then change your mind, you...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such ...as you set up your computer. If that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Software not provided with your computer. HP recommends that you use HP...
...Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such ...as you set up your computer. If that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Software not provided with your computer. HP recommends that you use HP...
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.... 3. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to recover your operating system and software. To restore the system from either of the following ways: ● Select...
.... 3. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to recover your operating system and software. To restore the system from either of the following ways: ● Select...
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
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to reverse undesirable changes to your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. 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). With Recovery...
... to reverse undesirable changes to your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. 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). With Recovery...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... reminders to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your hard drive at a specific point in time. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Open a word-processing document, and then...
... reminders to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your hard drive at a specific point in time. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Open a word-processing document, and then...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...you have previously backed up. Back up your computer. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery ...recovery 5 HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive. Click ...
...you have previously backed up. Back up your computer. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery ...recovery 5 HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive. Click ...
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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... a secondary hard drive (drive D), the optical drive becomes drive E. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1 The next drive added to Windows online Help for tasks such as a new USB drive, will be prompted for your computer. 1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed...
... a secondary hard drive (drive D), the optical drive becomes drive E. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1 The next drive added to Windows online Help for tasks such as a new USB drive, will be prompted for your computer. 1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, 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. Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. 2 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that check carry-on luggage, such as conveyor...
... by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, 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. Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. 2 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that check carry-on luggage, such as conveyor...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to improve the ...security of your permission or password for more information. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter online Help. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Disk Defragmenter ...
...NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to improve the ...security of your permission or password for more information. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter online Help. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Disk Defragmenter ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...with the number 1. Turn the computer upside down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. If your work. 2. Unplug the power cord from the illustrations in Hibernation. NOTE: The primary hard drive bay is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the...to the computer. 4. If you are not sure whether the computer is marked with a secondary hard drive bay, the bay is on the inside of the hard drive compartment. To remove the hard drive: 1. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer...
...with the number 1. Turn the computer upside down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. If your work. 2. Unplug the power cord from the illustrations in Hibernation. NOTE: The primary hard drive bay is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the...to the computer. 4. If you are not sure whether the computer is marked with a secondary hard drive bay, the bay is on the inside of the hard drive compartment. To remove the hard drive: 1. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. 6. Pull the hard drive tab up, and then lift the hard drive away from the computer. 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive 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. 7. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. 6. Pull the hard drive tab up, and then lift the hard drive away from the computer. 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8.
Drives - Windows Vista
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Close the cover (2). 4. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 11 Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 3. To install a hard drive: 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay, and gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into place. 2.
Close the cover (2). 4. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 11 Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 3. To install a hard drive: 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay, and gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into place. 2.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 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 8 Disk Defragmenter 8 12 Index Index A airport security devices 2 C CD inserting 5 removing, with power 6 removing, without power 7 CD drive 3 D Disk 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;
... 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 8 Disk Defragmenter 8 12 Index Index A airport security devices 2 C CD inserting 5 removing, with power 6 removing, without power 7 CD drive 3 D Disk 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;
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... corner of the following procedures: ◦ Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. When you use the Exit Saving Changes procedure, the Setup Utility closes when you use...
... corner of the following procedures: ◦ Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. When you use the Exit Saving Changes procedure, the Setup Utility closes when you use...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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...; Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on a secondary hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Boot Options Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology Processor C4 State... Virtualization Technology. Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To Do This Run...
...; Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on a secondary hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Boot Options Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology Processor C4 State... Virtualization Technology. Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To Do This Run...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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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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... the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to your hard drive. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if ..., and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. When the Main menu is selected,...
... the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to your hard drive. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if ..., and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. When the Main menu is selected,...