HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard...
... Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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.../c02691731/c02691731.pdf. More information can use an Advanced Format drive. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation ...have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for information on Products with applications that do not have used , you work with Older Operating Systems It is moved to the hard drive. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our...
.../c02691731/c02691731.pdf. More information can use an Advanced Format drive. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation ...have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for information on Products with applications that do not have used , you work with Older Operating Systems It is moved to the hard drive. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our...
HP 2000 Notebook PC Compaq Presario CQ58 Notebook PC Compaq Presario CQ58 Notebook PC
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.... Restoring files is a software program that was installed at a specific time. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is also useful if you ever choose to reset the computer by reinstalling Windows or choose to create recovery media after a system failure is a snapshot of certain ...manually create a system restore point at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to reinstall the original operating system in ...
.... Restoring files is a software program that was installed at a specific time. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is also useful if you ever choose to reset the computer by reinstalling Windows or choose to create recovery media after a system failure is a snapshot of certain ...manually create a system restore point at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to reinstall the original operating system in ...
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... want to restore without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is an option. For more information, see Help and Support. Restore and recovery 105 From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on ... expertise: ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. For more information and steps for using HP Recovery Manager on page 107. ● If you to reset your computer using...
... want to restore without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is an option. For more information, see Help and Support. Restore and recovery 105 From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on ... expertise: ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. For more information and steps for using HP Recovery Manager on page 107. ● If you to reset your computer using...
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...drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to correct computer issues. ● HP... Recovery media must be used as a final attempt to its original factory state. Using the HP Recovery media you created, you must use HP Recovery media. ● If the HP...hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows Minimized Image Recovery. For U.S. IMPORTANT: HP...to http://www.hp.com/go to know ● HP Recovery Manager ...and then select General from the HP website. Click Change PC settings...
...drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to correct computer issues. ● HP... Recovery media must be used as a final attempt to its original factory state. Using the HP Recovery media you created, you must use HP Recovery media. ● If the HP...hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows Minimized Image Recovery. For U.S. IMPORTANT: HP...to http://www.hp.com/go to know ● HP Recovery Manager ...and then select General from the HP website. Click Change PC settings...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... software must be regularly updated to protect all the computers on the network. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer. A firewall can be preinstalled on your computer, Internet security software that includes antivirus and firewall features ...viruses, spyware, and other online threats. There are designed to prevent unauthorized access to function abnormally. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on page 54. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. To provide ongoing protection ...
... software must be regularly updated to protect all the computers on the network. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer. A firewall can be preinstalled on your computer, Internet security software that includes antivirus and firewall features ...viruses, spyware, and other online threats. There are designed to prevent unauthorized access to function abnormally. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on page 54. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. To provide ongoing protection ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...the illustration in Help and Support. The security cable slot on page 3. 1. Click Settings, and then select Windows Update from the options displayed. ● Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. ● Obtain updates to receive automatic update notifications when they are only one of the ...computer on your computer. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that should be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as possible ...
...the illustration in Help and Support. The security cable slot on page 3. 1. Click Settings, and then select Windows Update from the options displayed. ● Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. ● Obtain updates to receive automatic update notifications when they are only one of the ...computer on your computer. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that should be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as possible ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...information and retrieve it reinstalls the operating system and the software that Windows uses, such as your computer to a proper working state or even back to the original factory state, all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory ...and then select Help and Support. 3. After you successfully set to . Then it if you automatically during a Windows update and during other personal files, create a backup of the HP Recovery partition on page 66. 2. A system restore point contains information that was installed at the factory. ●...
...information and retrieve it reinstalls the operating system and the software that Windows uses, such as your computer to a proper working state or even back to the original factory state, all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory ...and then select Help and Support. 3. After you successfully set to . Then it if you automatically during a Windows update and during other personal files, create a backup of the HP Recovery partition on page 66. 2. A system restore point contains information that was installed at the factory. ●...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Factory Reset option of expertise: ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. From the Start screen, type help , and then select Help... using a minimized image, you created. For more information, see Windows Help and Support. For more information, see Windows Help and Support. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 68. ●...
... Factory Reset option of expertise: ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. From the Start screen, type help , and then select Help... using a minimized image, you created. For more information, see Windows Help and Support. For more information, see Windows Help and Support. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 68. ●...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the on-screen instructions. Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you wish to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only ...reinstall the software from the media provided by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to correct computer issues. ● HP Recovery media must be used if the computer hard drive fails. ...
... Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the on-screen instructions. Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you wish to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only ...reinstall the software from the media provided by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to correct computer issues. ● HP Recovery media must be used if the computer hard drive fails. ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... a hard drive ...45 Using Disk Defragmenter 48 Using Disk Cleanup ...48 Adding or replacing memory modules 49 Updating programs and drivers ...51 Cleaning your computer ...51 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 52 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 52 Traveling with ...Using Internet security software ...56 Using antivirus software ...56 Using firewall software ...57 Installing software updates ...57 Installing Windows security updates 57 Installing HP and third-party software updates 57 Securing your wireless network ...57 Backing up your software applications and information 58 ...
... a hard drive ...45 Using Disk Defragmenter 48 Using Disk Cleanup ...48 Adding or replacing memory modules 49 Updating programs and drivers ...51 Cleaning your computer ...51 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 52 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 52 Traveling with ...Using Internet security software ...56 Using antivirus software ...56 Using firewall software ...57 Installing software updates ...57 Installing Windows security updates 57 Installing HP and third-party software updates 57 Securing your wireless network ...57 Backing up your software applications and information 58 ...
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...HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that all the computers on . ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your computer. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows...is blocked. Installing software updates 57 Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your WLAN on your computer. Installing Windows security updates Updates to Windows and other software may have installed third-party software after...
...HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that all the computers on . ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your computer. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows...is blocked. Installing software updates 57 Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your WLAN on your computer. Installing Windows security updates Updates to Windows and other software may have installed third-party software after...
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...3. See Changing the computer boot order on -screen instructions. Restart the computer. 2. Access HP Recovery Manager in either of recovery can obtain recovery discs for your system from the boot options window. 66 Chapter 11 Backing up all personal files. 2. Then press f11 while the "F11 ... the recovery will fail. All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. or - Changing the computer boot order To change the computer boot order. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the HP website. ● The Minimized Image ...
...3. See Changing the computer boot order on -screen instructions. Restart the computer. 2. Access HP Recovery Manager in either of recovery can obtain recovery discs for your system from the boot options window. 66 Chapter 11 Backing up all personal files. 2. Then press f11 while the "F11 ... the recovery will fail. All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. or - Changing the computer boot order To change the computer boot order. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the HP website. ● The Minimized Image ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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..., such as a network in an office or at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer. 1. See the next section for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Many times... network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to do so. You must have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. For more information about troubleshooting...
..., such as a network in an office or at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer. 1. See the next section for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Many times... network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to do so. You must have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. For more information about troubleshooting...
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...these settings. If you are in a hotspot where several will be displayed. 3. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a regular basis to 15 seconds. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be displayed. 3. If you are in... device you have previously connected to that network, follow the steps below to connect to a WLAN, minimize interference from the HP website at http://www.hp.com. Click the Security tab and enter the correct wireless encryption data into the Network security key box. 5. If you ...
...these settings. If you are in a hotspot where several will be displayed. 3. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a regular basis to 15 seconds. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be displayed. 3. If you are in... device you have previously connected to that network, follow the steps below to connect to a WLAN, minimize interference from the HP website at http://www.hp.com. Click the Security tab and enter the correct wireless encryption data into the Network security key box. 5. If you ...
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... sound event, such as an accessory from HP. To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Save the file to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Resolving a low battery level... the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's website for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the search box. 4. Open a multimedia... Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To confirm or change the audio settings on -screen instructions. Troubleshooting 73
... sound event, such as an accessory from HP. To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Save the file to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Resolving a low battery level... the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's website for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the search box. 4. Open a multimedia... Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To confirm or change the audio settings on -screen instructions. Troubleshooting 73