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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... or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of system failure or instability. ● Creating...
... or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of system failure or instability. ● Creating...
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... if you have to reset your system files and settings. Display the screen. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using...
... if you have to reset your system files and settings. Display the screen. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using...
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...such as you set up all personal files. 2. 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. Then select Recovery Manager. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from.... Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Performing a recovery 5 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start...
...such as you set up all personal files. 2. 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. Then select Recovery Manager. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from.... Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Performing a recovery 5 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start...
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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You may be assigned the next available drive letter. 1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer. On models with a secondary hard drive (drive D), the optical drive becomes drive E. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to the system, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to...
You may be assigned the next available drive letter. 1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer. On models with a secondary hard drive (drive D), the optical drive becomes drive E. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to the system, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... risk of damage to the computer, damage to magnetic fields. Avoid exposing a drive to a drive, or loss of power, be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from a drive before handling drives. Remove media from one location to another, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen...
... risk of damage to the computer, damage to magnetic fields. Avoid exposing a drive to a drive, or loss of power, be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on the keyboard or move a computer or external hard drive from a drive before handling drives. Remove media from one location to another, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...security of your computer. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter online Help. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more information. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. 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 To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Click Defragment now. Refer to Windows online Help...
...security of your computer. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter online Help. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run more information. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. 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 To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Click Defragment now. Refer to Windows online Help...
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... shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 5. The following illustration identifies the primary hard drive bay (1) and the secondary hard drive bay (2) (select models only). Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in ...information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer through the operating system. 5 Replacing the hard drive NOTE: Your computer may contain a second hard drive. A secondary hard drive bay may be empty or may look slightly different from the illustrations in Hibernation. Save your computer...
... shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 5. The following illustration identifies the primary hard drive bay (1) and the secondary hard drive bay (2) (select models only). Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in ...information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer through the operating system. 5 Replacing the hard drive NOTE: Your computer may contain a second hard drive. A secondary hard drive bay may be empty or may look slightly different from the illustrations in Hibernation. Save your computer...
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Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Pull the hard drive tab up, and then lift the hard drive away from the computer. 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive 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. 7. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Pull the hard drive tab up, and then lift the hard drive away from the computer. 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive 6. With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8.
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Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 3. Close the cover (2). 4. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay, and gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into place. 2. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 11 To install a hard drive: 1.
Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 3. Close the cover (2). 4. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay, and gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into place. 2. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 11 To install a hard drive: 1.
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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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... 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. Closing the Setup Utility You can close the Setup Utility and save your changes from...
... 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. Closing the Setup Utility You can close the Setup Utility and save your changes from...
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...―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus System Configuration menu Select Language Support Boot Options Button Sound (select models only...
...―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus System Configuration menu Select Language Support Boot Options Button Sound (select models only...
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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 ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... Setup Utility ENWW For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. 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 are...
... Setup Utility ENWW For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. 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 are...
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...to (select models only) To Do This Change the Setup Utility language. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus ENWW Select the amount of 5 seconds each (0. ...9679; f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ● USB Floppy ● ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ● Hard drive ● USB Diskette on Key ● USB Hard drive ● Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. NOTE On models with two...
...to (select models only) To Do This Change the Setup Utility language. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus ENWW Select the amount of 5 seconds each (0. ...9679; f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ● USB Floppy ● ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ● Hard drive ● USB Diskette on Key ● USB Hard drive ● Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. NOTE On models with two...
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... 6 boot order 6 button 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 E enhanced SATA support 6 F fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 R restoring default settings 3 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 6 displaying system...
... 6 boot order 6 button 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 E enhanced SATA support 6 F fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 R restoring default settings 3 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 6 displaying system...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... 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 drive 10 Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive 11 Updating reinstalled software ...12 Index ...13 ENWW iii
... 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 drive 10 Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive 11 Updating reinstalled software ...12 Index ...13 ENWW iii
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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..., remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 2 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you need to know the version of the date, name, or ...Updating the BIOS To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to your hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Open the ...
..., remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 2 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you need to know the version of the date, name, or ...Updating the BIOS To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to your hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Open the ...
