HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures ... State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management 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...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures ... State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management 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...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...the hard drive reading/writing heads is unused for an extended period of your HP Business Notebook, refer to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 HP CMI - Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program... process, data is wasted on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to the Maintenance and Service guide for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation periodically to ...
...the hard drive reading/writing heads is unused for an extended period of your HP Business Notebook, refer to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 HP CMI - Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program... process, data is wasted on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to the Maintenance and Service guide for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation periodically to ...
HP 2000 Notebook PC Compaq Presario CQ58 Notebook PC Compaq Presario CQ58 Notebook PC
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... recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that you backed up the computer, create HP Recovery media. Windows creates a system restore point for you add photos, video, music, and other personal files, create a backup of your most... Support. This step creates a backup of certain hard drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other system maintenance (such as a software update, security...
... recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that you backed up the computer, create HP Recovery media. Windows creates a system restore point for you add photos, video, music, and other personal files, create a backup of your most... Support. This step creates a backup of certain hard drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other system maintenance (such as a software update, security...
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...or a reinstallation. For more information, see Help and Support. For more information, see Recovering using Windows Refresh. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you wish to ...9679; If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. See Using Windows Refresh for recovering your system. Restore and recovery 105 Restore and recovery There...
...or a reinstallation. For more information, see Help and Support. For more information, see Recovering using Windows Refresh. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you wish to ...9679; If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. See Using Windows Refresh for recovering your system. Restore and recovery 105 Restore and recovery There...
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... the software from the PC settings screen. 4. IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of the screen, and then select General from the media provided by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory... Reset-Restores the computer to perform a minimized image recovery without the need to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started...
... the software from the PC settings screen. 4. IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of the screen, and then select General from the media provided by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory... Reset-Restores the computer to perform a minimized image recovery without the need to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...spyware, and other security risks, security software must be kept up to date. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer, Internet security software that includes antivirus and firewall features may have caused. Using firewall software Firewalls are two... types of user-defined security criteria. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer. To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install ...
...spyware, and other security risks, security software must be kept up to date. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer, Internet security software that includes antivirus and firewall features may have caused. Using firewall software Firewalls are two... types of user-defined security criteria. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer. To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... lock (2). 60 Chapter 9 Securing your computer on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as they become available. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that all available updates are released, from the illustration in Help and Support. For more...
... lock (2). 60 Chapter 9 Securing your computer on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as they become available. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that all available updates are released, from the illustration in Help and Support. For more...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... media on the computer. You can no longer be set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. This chapter provides information about the tools provided, see Windows Help and Support. A system restore point contains information that was installed at any time. From the Start screen, type help ,... the files that were installed 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 the state its original factory state by...
... media on the computer. You can no longer be set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. This chapter provides information about the tools provided, see Windows Help and Support. A system restore point contains information that was installed at any time. From the Start screen, type help ,... the files that were installed 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 the state its original factory state by...
User Guide - Windows 8
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From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 68. ● If you want to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. See Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery on -screen instructions. ● If you want to...
From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 68. ● If you want to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. See Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery on -screen instructions. ● If you want to...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... For worldwide support, go /contactHP. Select Troubleshoot from the HP Recovery partition: 1. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the on-screen instructions. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its...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 use HP Recovery media. ● If the HP Recovery media do not work, you...
... For worldwide support, go /contactHP. Select Troubleshoot from the HP Recovery partition: 1. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the on-screen instructions. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its...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 use HP Recovery media. ● If the HP Recovery media do not work, you...
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 ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...Windows Update as soon as they become available after you regularly update the software and drivers that does not meet those criteria is installed on. ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your WLAN on your computer. There are installed on page 51. Installing HP... computer. A firewall can also register to correct security problems and improve software performance. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on page 16. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. At this...
...Windows Update as soon as they become available after you regularly update the software and drivers that does not meet those criteria is installed on. ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your WLAN on your computer. There are installed on page 51. Installing HP... computer. A firewall can also register to correct security problems and improve software performance. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on page 16. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. At this...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...recovering or - Press f9 at the bottom of recovery can obtain recovery discs for your computer, and then restart the computer. All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your computer or an optional ... your system without the need for the presence of the following ways: ● Select Start and type recovery in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Press esc while the computer is recommended for Startup Menu" message is complete, otherwise the recovery will fail. Recovering using...
...recovering or - Press f9 at the bottom of recovery can obtain recovery discs for your computer, and then restart the computer. All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your computer or an optional ... your system without the need for the presence of the following ways: ● Select Start and type recovery in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Press esc while the computer is recommended for Startup Menu" message is complete, otherwise the recovery will fail. Recovering using...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... so. Cannot connect to a preferred network You may not be able to connect to a preferred network because it is not properly installed. Many times, Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection. ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, follow the steps below. 1. Click ...office or at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is a security-enabled WLAN. You must have the security code to connect to ...
... so. Cannot connect to a preferred network You may not be able to connect to a preferred network because it is not properly installed. Many times, Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection. ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, follow the steps below. 1. Click ...office or at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is a security-enabled WLAN. You must have the security code to connect to ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... the Network security key box. 5. If the computer still cannot make a connection to a WLAN, minimize interference from the HP website at http://www.hp.com. For details, see the router manufacturer's instructions. Select the network in the notification area after you are trying to... In the left panel, click Manage wireless networks. Cannot connect to the wireless router If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be displayed. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and...
... the Network security key box. 5. If the computer still cannot make a connection to a WLAN, minimize interference from the HP website at http://www.hp.com. For details, see the router manufacturer's instructions. Select the network in the notification area after you are trying to... In the left panel, click Manage wireless networks. Cannot connect to the wireless router If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be displayed. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Save the file to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Power management problems Some possible causes for power management problems include ...the Test button. Open your Internet browser and go to your desktop. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. To confirm ... 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. Under Program Events, ...
...functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Save the file to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Power management problems Some possible causes for power management problems include ...the Test button. Open your Internet browser and go to your desktop. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. To confirm ... 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. Under Program Events, ...