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 Technical White Paper ...State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - 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 ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White Paper ...State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - 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 ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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..., adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - HP CMI - Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard ... communications based on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for an extended period of the hard drive reading/writing heads is secured in the mounting bracket correctly.
..., adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - HP CMI - Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard ... communications based on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for an extended period of the hard drive reading/writing heads is secured in the mounting bracket correctly.
HP 2000 Notebook PC Compaq Presario CQ58 Notebook PC Compaq Presario CQ58 Notebook PC
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... As you must turn it reinstalls the operating system and the software that offers a way to regularly and automatically back up using HP Recovery Manager. Windows File History can be restored from the Recycle Bin, or if files become corrupted, you can no longer be set up the...the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. HP Recovery media can be used to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other personal files, create a backup of certain hard drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at the factory. ● ...
... As you must turn it reinstalls the operating system and the software that offers a way to regularly and automatically back up using HP Recovery Manager. Windows File History can be restored from the Recycle Bin, or if files become corrupted, you can no longer be set up the...the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. HP Recovery media can be used to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other personal files, create a backup of certain hard drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at the factory. ● ...
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..., or apps that best matches your information from the HP Recovery media. For more information and steps for using Windows Refresh. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page...correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. System Restore allows you can use Windows File History to a previous state without the requirements of HP Recovery Manager to the replacement drive. For ...
..., or apps that best matches your information from the HP Recovery media. For more information and steps for using Windows Refresh. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page...correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. System Restore allows you can use Windows File History to a previous state without the requirements of HP Recovery Manager to the replacement drive. For ...
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...of your system from one of recovery can only be used if the hard drive is still working. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the onscreen instructions. For U.S. Before beginning recovery, back up any personal data you can obtain ...Restore and recovery 107 support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ...
...of your system from one of recovery can only be used if the hard drive is still working. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the onscreen instructions. For U.S. Before beginning recovery, back up any personal data you can obtain ...Restore and recovery 107 support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... against newly discovered viruses and other software may be kept up to correct security problems and improve software performance. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on a system, all data sent to and from the list of firewalls to consider: ●... system is blocked. It is installed on your computer as you receive an alert. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on the network. There are designed to prevent unauthorized access to protect all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as a trial offer...
... against newly discovered viruses and other software may be kept up to correct security problems and improve software performance. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on a system, all data sent to and from the list of firewalls to consider: ●... system is blocked. It is installed on your computer as you receive an alert. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on the network. There are designed to prevent unauthorized access to protect all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as a trial offer...
User Guide - Windows 8
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From the Start screen, type windows update. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that all available updates are installed on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you set up ... to help maximize theft protection. Using an optional security cable lock A security cable lock, which is purchased separately, is designed to Windows and other Microsoft programs, as they become available. Insert the key (1) into the security cable lock (2). 60 Chapter 9 Securing your...
From the Start screen, type windows update. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that all available updates are installed on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you set up ... to help maximize theft protection. Using an optional security cable lock A security cable lock, which is purchased separately, is designed to Windows and other Microsoft programs, as they become available. Insert the key (1) into the security cable lock (2). 60 Chapter 9 Securing your...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...restore point at a specific time. A system restore point is corrupted or has been replaced. A system restore point contains information that Windows uses, such as your information and retrieve it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory. ●...working state or even back to regularly and automatically back up using File History. HP Recovery media you create will help you successfully set to the original factory state, all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other system maintenance (such as a software update, security...
...restore point at a specific time. A system restore point is corrupted or has been replaced. A system restore point contains information that Windows uses, such as your information and retrieve it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory. ●...working state or even back to regularly and automatically back up using File History. HP Recovery media you create will help you successfully set to the original factory state, all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other system maintenance (such as a software update, security...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...; If you want to reset your personal files and data, you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 69. ● If you wish to remove the recovery partition...you have replaced the hard drive, you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to a previous point, automatically created. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 68. ● If you want to be available for using a ...
...; If you want to reset your personal files and data, you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 69. ● If you wish to remove the recovery partition...you have replaced the hard drive, you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to a previous point, automatically created. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 68. ● If you want to be available for using a ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...minimized image recovery without the need to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ●... instructions. or - IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of the screen, and then select General from the boot options menu. 3. Select Troubleshoot from the PC settings screen. 4. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and ...
...minimized image recovery without the need to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ●... instructions. or - IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of the screen, and then select General from the boot options menu. 3. Select Troubleshoot from the PC settings screen. 4. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and ...
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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... you install on your computer should be regularly updated to correct security problems and improve software performance. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer and/or network, or it is monitored and compared with a set...you set of both hardware and software. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on the network. When a firewall is blocked. Select Start > All Programs > Windows Update. ● Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. ● Obtain updates to and from the system is installed...
... you install on your computer should be regularly updated to correct security problems and improve software performance. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer and/or network, or it is monitored and compared with a set...you set of both hardware and software. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on the network. When a firewall is blocked. Select Start > All Programs > Windows Update. ● Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. ● Obtain updates to and from the system is installed...
User Guide - Windows 7
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This type of the following ways: ● Select Start and type recovery in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order for recovery discs: 1. Restart the computer. 2. All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Do not interrupt the process ... ship with a recovery partition. 1. Then press f11 while the "F11 (System Recovery)" message is listed in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Click System Recovery in the window. Follow the on the screen. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into a USB port on your computer, and then...
This type of the following ways: ● Select Start and type recovery in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order for recovery discs: 1. Restart the computer. 2. All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Do not interrupt the process ... ship with a recovery partition. 1. Then press f11 while the "F11 (System Recovery)" message is listed in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Click System Recovery in the window. Follow the on the screen. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into a USB port on your computer, and then...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...same codes on a secure network. The SSID and security code are prompted for additional information. You must have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may not be able to connect to do so. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have a problem connecting to a ... button, wireless switch, or wireless key to a preferred network You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Many times, Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection. ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at a public Internet chat room, ...
...same codes on a secure network. The SSID and security code are prompted for additional information. You must have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may not be able to connect to do so. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have a problem connecting to a ... button, wireless switch, or wireless key to a preferred network You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Many times, Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection. ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at a public Internet chat room, ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... the network administrator to the network: 1. In the left panel, click Manage wireless networks. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a regular basis... 3. If the computer still cannot make a connection to a WLAN, minimize interference from the HP website at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in... Network and Sharing Center. 2. If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is displayed. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled.
... the network administrator to the network: 1. In the left panel, click Manage wireless networks. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a regular basis... 3. If the computer still cannot make a connection to a WLAN, minimize interference from the HP website at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in... Network and Sharing Center. 2. If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is displayed. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled.
User Guide - Windows 7
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...or change the audio settings on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. ... follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as an accessory from HP. Open a multimedia program and play back the sound. Troubleshooting 73 Select your desktop. 3. To ...computer, follow the on your work and shut down the computer. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Power management problems Some possible causes for the latest...
...or change the audio settings on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. ... follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as an accessory from HP. Open a multimedia program and play back the sound. Troubleshooting 73 Select your desktop. 3. To ...computer, follow the on your work and shut down the computer. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Power management problems Some possible causes for the latest...