Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... 1 Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to factory settings in the Hard Disk Drives section of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by ...up your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. NOTE: If your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in...
... 1 Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to factory settings in the Hard Disk Drives section of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by ...up your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. NOTE: If your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in...
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... > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System Protection...
... > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System Protection...
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...recovery partition. Software not provided with your operating system and software. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your computer includes a ... system from the recovery discs 7 Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have previously backed up all personal...
...recovery partition. Software not provided with your operating system and software. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the hard drive. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your computer includes a ... system from the recovery discs 7 Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have previously backed up all personal...
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... -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery This restores the computer to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to it's factory condition. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on the screen. To restore the system from either of...
... -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery This restores the computer to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to it's factory condition. Click Advanced Options. 3. Follow the on the screen. To restore the system from either of...
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Table of contents Recovering system information Creating recovery discs ...2 Backing up your information ...3 When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...3 Using system restore points 3 When to create restore points 3 Create a system restore point 4 Restore to a previous date and time 4 Performing a recovery ...5 Recovering from the recovery discs 5 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 5 Index ...6 v
Table of contents Recovering system information Creating recovery discs ...2 Backing up your information ...3 When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...3 Using system restore points 3 When to create restore points 3 Create a system restore point 4 Restore to a previous date and time 4 Performing a recovery ...5 Recovering from the recovery discs 5 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 5 Index ...6 v
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.... ● Making a set of system failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system 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. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
.... ● Making a set of system failure or instability. ● Creating system restore points (operating system 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. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
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... up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in time. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using...
... up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in time. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using...
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...such as you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Click Advanced Options. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in...Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory.
...such as you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Click Advanced Options. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in...Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Performing a recovery NOTE: You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory.
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc ...5 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 6 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 7 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...8 Using Disk Cleanup ...8 5 Replacing the hard drive Index ...12 v
Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc ...5 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 6 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 7 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...8 Using Disk Cleanup ...8 5 Replacing the hard drive Index ...12 v
Drives - Windows Vista
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... feature to Windows online Help for tasks such as a new USB drive, will be prompted for your computer. On models with a secondary hard drive (drive D), the optical drive becomes drive E. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1 The next drive added to the system, such as installing applications, running utilities, or...
... feature to Windows online Help for tasks such as a new USB drive, will be prompted for your computer. On models with a secondary hard drive (drive D), the optical drive becomes drive E. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1 The next drive added to the system, such as installing applications, running utilities, or...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the unpainted metal surface of information, observe these precautions: Before you are unsure whether the computer is writing to magnetic fields. Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to temperature or humidity extremes. Do not touch the connector pins on...
... the unpainted metal surface of information, observe these precautions: Before you are unsure whether the computer is writing to magnetic fields. Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to temperature or humidity extremes. Do not touch the connector pins on...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for your computer. Refer to Windows online Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.... Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Select Start > All ...
...: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for your computer. Refer to Windows online Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.... Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Select Start > All ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...external devices connected to the computer. 4. NOTE: The primary hard drive bay is on the inside of the hard drive compartment. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is marked with a secondary hard drive bay, the bay is off or in this chapter. Then... computer through the operating system. To remove the hard drive: 1. The following illustration identifies the primary hard drive bay (1) and the secondary hard drive bay (2) (select models only). 5 Replacing the hard drive NOTE: Your computer may contain a second hard drive. If your work. 2. Then shut down on...
...external devices connected to the computer. 4. NOTE: The primary hard drive bay is on the inside of the hard drive compartment. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is marked with a secondary hard drive bay, the bay is off or in this chapter. Then... computer through the operating system. To remove the hard drive: 1. The following illustration identifies the primary hard drive bay (1) and the secondary hard drive bay (2) (select models only). 5 Replacing the hard drive NOTE: Your computer may contain a second hard drive. If your work. 2. Then shut down on...
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With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. 6. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. Pull the hard drive tab up, and then lift the hard drive away from the computer. 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive
With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. 6. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. Pull the hard drive tab up, and then lift the hard drive away from the computer. 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive
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To install a hard drive: 1. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 3. Close the cover (2). 4. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay, and gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into place. 2. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 11
To install a hard drive: 1. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 3. Close the cover (2). 4. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay, and gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into place. 2. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 11
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Cleanup software 8 Disk Defragmenter software 8 disk performance 8 drives caring for 2 hard drive 9, 11 optical drive 3 See also hard drive; optical drive DVD inserting 5 removing, with power 6 removing, without power 7 DVD drive 3 O optical disc inserting 5 removing, with power 6 removing, without power 7 optical drive 3 S software Disk Cleanup 8 Disk Defragmenter 8 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 9 replacing 9 hard drive installing 11 removing 9 replacing 9 M maintenance Disk Cleanup...
... Cleanup software 8 Disk Defragmenter software 8 disk performance 8 drives caring for 2 hard drive 9, 11 optical drive 3 See also hard drive; optical drive DVD inserting 5 removing, with power 6 removing, without power 7 DVD drive 3 O optical disc inserting 5 removing, with power 6 removing, without power 7 optical drive 3 S software Disk Cleanup 8 Disk Defragmenter 8 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 9 replacing 9 hard drive installing 11 removing 9 replacing 9 M maintenance Disk Cleanup...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is in Windows. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The " to the menu display. or - ◦ If the Setup Utility menus are not visible...
... of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is in Windows. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The " to the menu display. or - ◦ If the Setup Utility menus are not visible...
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... the processor Virtualization Technology. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To ...a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor C4 sleep state. Set the following boot ...
... the processor Virtualization Technology. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To ...a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor C4 sleep state. Set the following boot ...
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...sound 6 C changing the Setup Utility language 2 closing the Setup Utility 4 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 F fingerprint reader 1 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 Setup Utility changing the language 2 closing 4 Diagnostics menu...starting 1 System Configuration menu 6 using 2 using advanced features 4 System Configuration menu 6 system information 5 H hard drive self test 6 L language support 6 M Main menu 5 N navigating in the Setup Utility 2 P passwords 5 power-on password 5 R restoring default ...
...sound 6 C changing the Setup Utility language 2 closing the Setup Utility 4 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 F fingerprint reader 1 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 Setup Utility changing the language 2 closing 4 Diagnostics menu...starting 1 System Configuration menu 6 using 2 using advanced features 4 System Configuration menu 6 system information 5 H hard drive self test 6 L language support 6 M Main menu 5 N navigating in the Setup Utility 2 P passwords 5 power-on password 5 R restoring default ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Do not shut ... Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to an optional power source. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by turning on battery power...
... Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Do not shut ... Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to an optional power source. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by turning on battery power...