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 ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... of the system BIOS currently installed. To use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. CAUTION To prevent damage to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and...
... of the system BIOS currently installed. To use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. CAUTION To prevent damage to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... example, filename.exe). When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Double-click the file that contains the update. 7. At the download area, select the software you want to download and follow the instructions on... path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1.
... example, filename.exe). When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Double-click the file that contains the update. 7. At the download area, select the software you want to download and follow the instructions on... path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1.
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... in case of a system failure: ● Back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). ENWW 5 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. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. ...
... in case of a system failure: ● Back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). ENWW 5 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. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. c. Restart the computer if prompted. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Right-click the program or driver you are not listed in the Programs and Features list. Click either Software ...program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. Restart the computer if prompted. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged...
...Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. c. Restart the computer if prompted. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Right-click the program or driver you are not listed in the Programs and Features list. Click either Software ...program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. Restart the computer if prompted. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... instability. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. 10 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW NOTE Windows has its own built-in either...
... instability. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. 10 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW NOTE Windows has its own built-in either...
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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
External Devices - Windows Vista
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...: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
...: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or... enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Like standard PC Cards, ...
... an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or... enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Like standard PC Cards, ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. The ExpressCard ...slot may be displayed. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in use . To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is displayed in use . Do not move or transport...
Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. The ExpressCard ...slot may be displayed. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in use . To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is displayed in use . Do not move or transport...
Touchpad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD.
... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Identifying a WLAN device If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting wireless networks, refer to improve the security of your computer. You may include the term wireless...
... is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Identifying a WLAN device If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting wireless networks, refer to improve the security of your computer. You may include the term wireless...
Compaq Presario V3500 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... points 132 Create a system restore point 132 Restore to a previous date and time 133 Creating recovery discs 133 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 134 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 134 Reinstalling programs from discs 134 Performing a recovery 135 Recovering from the recovery discs 135 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive...
... points 132 Create a system restore point 132 Restore to a previous date and time 133 Creating recovery discs 133 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 134 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 134 Reinstalling programs from discs 134 Performing a recovery 135 Recovering from the recovery discs 135 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive...
Compaq Presario V3500 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... When to back up your information regularly to protect your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovering system information 131 System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your important system files. ●... 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. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
... When to back up your information regularly to protect your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovering system information 131 System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your important system files. ●... 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. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
Compaq Presario V3500 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... need to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings. NOTE: Before reinstalling the program, be removed. If the driver is not listed, it is fully uninstalled. b. Click Advanced Options. Follow the on the screen. 3. When the installation ... instructions on -screen instructions. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. a. c. e. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is ...
... need to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings. NOTE: Before reinstalling the program, be removed. If the driver is not listed, it is fully uninstalled. b. Click Advanced Options. Follow the on the screen. 3. When the installation ... instructions on -screen instructions. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. a. c. e. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is ...
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... the screen. Recovering system information 135 If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Windows has its own...
... the screen. Recovering system information 135 If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. NOTE: Windows has its own...
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... spare part number 26 spare part numbers 33 docking support, product description 5 Door/Cover Kit contents 27 spare part number 20, 27 drive light 10 drivers, reinstalling 134 drives boot order 98 preventing damage 39 DVB-T antenna adapter, spare part number 30, 32 DVB-T antenna and DVB-T antenna adapter, spare part...
... spare part number 26 spare part numbers 33 docking support, product description 5 Door/Cover Kit contents 27 spare part number 20, 27 drive light 10 drivers, reinstalling 134 drives boot order 98 preventing damage 39 DVB-T antenna adapter, spare part number 30, 32 DVB-T antenna and DVB-T antenna adapter, spare part...