Installing Windows 7 on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs
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...) and 80 GB 5400 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...
...) and 80 GB 5400 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...
Installing Windows 7 on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs
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...: Systems with Windows 7 Beta Description: HP 3D DriveGuard does not currently work under Windows 7 Beta. After Windows Update is run, Fingerprint Sensor and PCI Serial Port and Simple Communications Controller will park the hard drive. Affected Systems: 8530w and 8730w Resolution: Shut down before ...option during Windows 7 testing. Remember to backup all data prior to installing any OS. 3D DriveGuard does not function Anomaly: Hard drive does not park when the system is dropped with BitLocker enabled might lock when resuming from hibernation with external display devices. Affected...
...: Systems with Windows 7 Beta Description: HP 3D DriveGuard does not currently work under Windows 7 Beta. After Windows Update is run, Fingerprint Sensor and PCI Serial Port and Simple Communications Controller will park the hard drive. Affected Systems: 8530w and 8730w Resolution: Shut down before ...option during Windows 7 testing. Remember to backup all data prior to installing any OS. 3D DriveGuard does not function Anomaly: Hard drive does not park when the system is dropped with BitLocker enabled might lock when resuming from hibernation with external display devices. Affected...
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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... computer. Backing up to optical discs (CDs or DVDs). Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. To 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. Backing...
... computer. Backing up to optical discs (CDs or DVDs). Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. To 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. Backing...
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... and the amount of data being stored. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. NOTE: This process may take over an hour, depending on your entire hard drive: 1. Backing up the entire hard drive When you perform a complete backup of the hard drive, you create. Click Next. 3. Click Back up to protect system...
... and the amount of data being stored. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. NOTE: This process may take over an hour, depending on your entire hard drive: 1. Backing up the entire hard drive When you perform a complete backup of the hard drive, you create. Click Next. 3. Click Back up to protect system...
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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... created since your last backup, you are creating system recovery points. This allows you to save a snapshot of changes made to your hard drive at the following times: ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is automatically ... Create or manage Recovery Points, and then click Next. 5. To create a system recovery point: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. You can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made after that recovery ...
... created since your last backup, you are creating system recovery points. This allows you to save a snapshot of changes made to your hard drive at the following times: ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is automatically ... Create or manage Recovery Points, and then click Next. 5. To create a system recovery point: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. You can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made after that recovery ...
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...previously backed up your full factory image if you create. 9 HP Backup and Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you experience system failure or instability. HP Backup and Recovery Manager helps you with the following tasks for ...feature helps you reinstall important files without performing a full system 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 set up .
...previously backed up your full factory image if you create. 9 HP Backup and Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you experience system failure or instability. HP Backup and Recovery Manager helps you with the following tasks for ...feature helps you reinstall important files without performing a full system 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 set up .
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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
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Follow the on-screen instructions. Performing a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition, follow these steps: 1. Click a recovery option, and then click Next. 4. 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. Back up all personal files. 2.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Performing a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition, follow these steps: 1. Click a recovery option, and then click Next. 4. 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. Back up all personal files. 2.
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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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To back up specific files or folders 5 Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > Backup & Recovery Manager. 2. Follow the on the hard drive, to an optional external hard drive, or to the recovery partition on -screen instructions. Click Next. 3. Backing up specific files or folders You can back up specific files or folders to ...
To back up specific files or folders 5 Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > Backup & Recovery Manager. 2. Follow the on the hard drive, to an optional external hard drive, or to the recovery partition on -screen instructions. Click Next. 3. Backing up specific files or folders You can back up specific files or folders to ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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To back up your information Click Create or manage Entire Drive Backups, and then click Next. 5. NOTE: A copy of the entire hard drive image can be stored on another hard drive, on a network drive, or on recovery discs that you are saving the full factory image, including ...over an hour, depending on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 2 Backing up your entire hard drive: 1. Click Create or manage backups, and then click Next. 4. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > Backup & Recovery Manager. 2. Backing up the entire hard drive When you perform a complete backup of the...
To back up your information Click Create or manage Entire Drive Backups, and then click Next. 5. NOTE: A copy of the entire hard drive image can be stored on another hard drive, on a network drive, or on recovery discs that you are saving the full factory image, including ...over an hour, depending on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 2 Backing up your entire hard drive: 1. Click Create or manage backups, and then click Next. 4. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > Backup & Recovery Manager. 2. Backing up the entire hard drive When you perform a complete backup of the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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... snapshot of the entire image, is performing optimally NOTE: Recovering to reverse subsequent changes made after that time. Creating recovery points 7 HP recommends that you create recovery points at a specific point in time. Click Create or manage backups, and then click Next. 4. ...1. Creating recovery points When you back up modifications since that recovery point. NOTE: The first system recovery point, a snapshot of your hard drive at the following times: ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is automatically ...
... snapshot of the entire image, is performing optimally NOTE: Recovering to reverse subsequent changes made after that time. Creating recovery points 7 HP recommends that you create recovery points at a specific point in time. Click Create or manage backups, and then click Next. 4. ...1. Creating recovery points When you back up modifications since that recovery point. NOTE: The first system recovery point, a snapshot of your hard drive at the following times: ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is automatically ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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...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 . HP Backup & Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you... experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that you have ...
...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 . HP Backup & Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you... experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that you have ...
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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
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Click a recovery option, and then click Next. 4. Performing a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition, follow these steps: 1. 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. Initiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition To initiate a recovery from the hard drive 13
Click a recovery option, and then click Next. 4. Performing a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition, follow these steps: 1. 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. Initiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition To initiate a recovery from the hard drive 13
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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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...on the screen after it has been downloaded to the location on the HP Web site that you are posted as needed. BIOS installation procedures vary. The hard drive designation is running on the screen to the hard drive. Access the page on your computer: ● Click a software ... to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive designation. A newer BIOS update may need to access this path when you check the HP Web site periodically for your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this information to download. It is...
...on the screen after it has been downloaded to the location on the HP Web site that you are posted as needed. BIOS installation procedures vary. The hard drive designation is running on the screen to the hard drive. Access the page on your computer: ● Click a software ... to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive designation. A newer BIOS update may need to access this path when you check the HP Web site periodically for your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this information to download. It is...
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