Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
Table of contents 1 Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
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... are already in an optional docking device, or connected to know the version of the screen. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you need to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow... updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To use the Setup Utility for your computer.
... are already in an optional docking device, or connected to know the version of the screen. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you need to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow... updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To use the Setup Utility for your computer.
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... the screen. Double-click your hard drive that contains the update. 7. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Double-click the file that provides ... delete the downloaded file from your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. The installation begins. 8. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Using the hard drive path you want to install...
... the screen. Double-click your hard drive that contains the update. 7. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Double-click the file that provides ... delete the downloaded file from your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. The installation begins. 8. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Using the hard drive path you want to install...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...; Create system restore points (operating system feature). 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
...; Create system restore points (operating system feature). 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
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...installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is still on your computer, the reinstallation process...disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from discs 1. e. Restart the computer if prompted. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you want to remove, and then click Uninstall. 2. Follow the ...
...installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is still on your computer, the reinstallation process...disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from discs 1. e. Restart the computer if prompted. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you want to remove, and then click Uninstall. 2. Follow the ...
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... factory. NOTE Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the manufacturer's Web site.
... factory. NOTE Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the manufacturer's Web site.
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Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW Index 13
Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW Index 13
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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NOTE If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is installed on your computer: NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for tasks such as ...
NOTE If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is installed on your computer: NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for tasks such as ...
Bluetooth for Windows XP
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... is turned on: ▲ Place the cursor over the Wireless Assistant icon in the notification area, at the far right of your Bluetooth software and drivers, be sure that allows you can be enabled and turned on , the Bluetooth device must be used to your computer documentation for the location of...
... is turned on: ▲ Place the cursor over the Wireless Assistant icon in the notification area, at the far right of your Bluetooth software and drivers, be sure that allows you can be enabled and turned on , the Bluetooth device must be used to your computer documentation for the location of...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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Table of contents 1 Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
Table of contents 1 Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
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...insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 2 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you need this path when you are already in Microsoft® Windows...cord from the computer by turning on your computer to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on ...
...insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 2 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you need this path when you are already in Microsoft® Windows...cord from the computer by turning on your computer to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on ...
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...computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). The installation begins. 7. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Complete the ...installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. NOTE After a message on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension ...
...computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). The installation begins. 7. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Complete the ...installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. NOTE After a message on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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... Back up your information regularly to protect your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (PC Recovery software feature). Recovery discs are designed to your important system files. ● Make a set of system failure or instability. ...from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (PC Recovery software feature). System restore points allow you experience system failure or instability. With PC Recovery, you can recover your full factory ...
... Back up your information regularly to protect your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (PC Recovery software feature). Recovery discs are designed to your important system files. ● Make a set of system failure or instability. ...from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (PC Recovery software feature). System restore points allow you experience system failure or instability. With PC Recovery, you can recover your full factory ...
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...; In most cases, if the program you are not listed in the Add or Remove Programs list. Restart the computer if prompted. If the driver is not listed, it does not need to be sure it . Select Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. b. Restart the ...computer if prompted. Select Start > All Programs > System Recovery > Application and Driver Recovery. Follow the on your computer, the reinstallation process does not affect your personal settings. ● In all cases, if a program has been deleted ...
...; In most cases, if the program you are not listed in the Add or Remove Programs list. Restart the computer if prompted. If the driver is not listed, it does not need to be sure it . Select Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. b. Restart the ...computer if prompted. Select Start > All Programs > System Recovery > Application and Driver Recovery. Follow the on your computer, the reinstallation process does not affect your personal settings. ● In all cases, if a program has been deleted ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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...works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE PC Recovery only recovers software that you experience system failure or instability. Software not provided with this option only as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. To restore the system from f11, restart the... computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Access the PC Recovery tool: ● To access PC Recovery from the Start button, ...
...works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE PC Recovery only recovers software that you experience system failure or instability. Software not provided with this option only as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. To restore the system from f11, restart the... computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Access the PC Recovery tool: ● To access PC Recovery from the Start button, ...
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Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW Index 13
Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW Index 13
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP
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... the WLAN device from the list that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Identifying a WLAN device To set up your wireless network, identify that...
... the WLAN device from the list that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Identifying a WLAN device To set up your wireless network, identify that...
Routine Care
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...● Create a backup strategy. Subscriber's Choice is a free service that allows you to receive instant e-mail notification about product updates, software drivers, and creative ideas to help you get more out of new viruses. ● Install and update software that detects and removes spyware. A virus... new, perform these benchmarks allow you to go back in time to a point before the computer encountered a problem. ● Create a PC tune-up to date to protect against current security threats to the computer by outside parties. ● Enable service reminders. Keep the antivirus...
...● Create a backup strategy. Subscriber's Choice is a free service that allows you to receive instant e-mail notification about product updates, software drivers, and creative ideas to help you get more out of new viruses. ● Install and update software that detects and removes spyware. A virus... new, perform these benchmarks allow you to go back in time to a point before the computer encountered a problem. ● Create a PC tune-up to date to protect against current security threats to the computer by outside parties. ● Enable service reminders. Keep the antivirus...
Troubleshooting
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... have not turned off the display. The ambient light sensor is not near a strong magnetic field and that no magnetized items (for example, a magnetized screw driver) are energy-saving features that the sensor is not obstructed. ENWW The computer screen is blank. ● To resume from standby or restore from hibernation...
... have not turned off the display. The ambient light sensor is not near a strong magnetic field and that no magnetized items (for example, a magnetized screw driver) are energy-saving features that the sensor is not obstructed. ENWW The computer screen is blank. ● To resume from standby or restore from hibernation...
Troubleshooting
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.... b. If the light is off or the Bluetooth or WWAN device is on the Web site of the screen. b. a. Select Start > HP Info Center > HP Wireless Assistant. ● Be sure that the wireless light on the computer is disabled in Computer Setup, the Bluetooth or WWAN device will scan...Advanced > Device options or Advanced and then press enter. 2. Use the arrow keys to the Web site of the device manufacturer. ● The correct drivers are secure. ● The device is receiving electrical power. ● The device is within optimal range of the wireless router (access point). ●...
.... b. If the light is off or the Bluetooth or WWAN device is on the Web site of the screen. b. a. Select Start > HP Info Center > HP Wireless Assistant. ● Be sure that the wireless light on the computer is disabled in Computer Setup, the Bluetooth or WWAN device will scan...Advanced > Device options or Advanced and then press enter. 2. Use the arrow keys to the Web site of the device manufacturer. ● The correct drivers are secure. ● The device is receiving electrical power. ● The device is within optimal range of the wireless router (access point). ●...