Security - Windows XP
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... password Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security... updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to deter software attacks or prevent the computer from being...
... password Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security... updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to deter software attacks or prevent the computer from being...
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 When to create ... ...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
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 When to create ... ...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 XP
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... computer. Access the updates by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the system ROM. ENWW 1 NOTE The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify your computer may... be available on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer ...
... computer. Access the updates by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the system ROM. ENWW 1 NOTE The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify your computer may... be available on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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...is running on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you connect your computer to an optional power source. When the Main menu is displayed in an ...cord. Do not shut down the computer or initiate standby or hibernation. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Updating the BIOS To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC...
...is running on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you connect your computer to an optional power source. When the Main menu is displayed in an ...cord. Do not shut down the computer or initiate standby or hibernation. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Updating the BIOS To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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Click My Computer and then your hard drive that contains the update. 3. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). The hard drive ...the left pane of the Windows Explorer window: a. Complete the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. ENWW Updating the BIOS 3 BIOS installation procedures vary. b. The BIOS installation begins. 4. If no instructions are displayed on the screen. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe...
Click My Computer and then your hard drive that contains the update. 3. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). The hard drive ...the left pane of the Windows Explorer window: a. Complete the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. ENWW Updating the BIOS 3 BIOS installation procedures vary. b. The BIOS installation begins. 4. If no instructions are displayed on the screen. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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...the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. b. Double-click the file that contains the update. 6. Click My Computer and then your computer: Select Start > Help and ...Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Access the page on the...
...the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. b. Double-click the file that contains the update. 6. Click My Computer and then your computer: Select Start > Help and ...Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Access the page on the...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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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
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows XP
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... information about using your Web browser. 4 Chapter 2 Keyboard ENWW fn+f12 Using hotkeys To use the computer and Windows features. ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, either ● Briefly press the fn key, and ...then briefly press the second key of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ● Answers to open ...
... information about using your Web browser. 4 Chapter 2 Keyboard ENWW fn+f12 Using hotkeys To use the computer and Windows features. ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, either ● Briefly press the fn key, and ...then briefly press the second key of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ● Answers to open ...