Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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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 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
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 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. You will be displayed by pressing fn+esc... ENWW Make a note of the screen. 2. b. NOTE If you are ready to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2.
... and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. You will be displayed by pressing fn+esc... ENWW Make a note of the screen. 2. b. NOTE If you are ready to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2.
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... 6. NOTE Make a note of the path to install the software. 4. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that provides software for example, filename.exe).... The installation begins. 8. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on your hard drive where the software will need to ...
... 6. NOTE Make a note of the path to install the software. 4. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that provides software for example, filename.exe).... The installation begins. 8. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on your hard drive where the software will need to ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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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. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your computer and restore the ... computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software 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. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your computer and restore the ... computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
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...the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is fully uninstalled. Follow the on the screen. 3. Restart the computer if prompted. Reinstalling preinstalled ...the Programs and Features list. a. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. e. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 c. Reinstalling programs from your personal settings. NOTE Software not provided with this computer must be sure it is still on your computer...
...the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is fully uninstalled. Follow the on the screen. 3. Restart the computer if prompted. Reinstalling preinstalled ...the Programs and Features list. a. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. e. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 c. Reinstalling programs from your personal settings. NOTE Software not provided with this computer must be sure it is still on your computer...
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... can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the recovery discs: 1. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery...
... can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from the recovery discs: 1. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery...
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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
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the security of your permission or password for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Computer > System properties tab. 2. ENWW Identifying a WLAN device 7 NOTE If no...
... the security of your permission or password for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Computer > System properties tab. 2. ENWW Identifying a WLAN device 7 NOTE If no...
Bluetooth for Windows XP
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... turn on . Configuring Bluetooth software The Bluetooth integrated device provided with your computer documentation for the location of the taskbar. If your Bluetooth software and drivers, be used to your computer comes with the required software preinstalled. During the initial configuration, you to those services. Enabling the hardware Before beginning the...
... turn on . Configuring Bluetooth software The Bluetooth integrated device provided with your computer documentation for the location of the taskbar. If your Bluetooth software and drivers, be used to your computer comes with the required software preinstalled. During the initial configuration, you to those services. Enabling the hardware Before beginning the...
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 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
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 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
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...b. Access the page on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this information to locate... open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. When the Main menu is displayed. 3. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC ...
...b. Access the page on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this information to locate... open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. When the Main menu is displayed. 3. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC ...
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... to access this path when you are ready to the location on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive designation. NOTE Make a note of the Windows Explorer window: a. ...you want to update. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to download and follow the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). NOTE After a message on the screen...
... to access this path when you are ready to the location on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your hard drive designation. NOTE Make a note of the Windows Explorer window: a. ...you want to update. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to download and follow the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). NOTE After a message on the screen...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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...feature). ENWW 5 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (PC Recovery software feature). This feature helps you create. Recovery discs are designed to help you experience system failure or instability. System restore ...) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of recovery discs (PC Recovery software feature). PC Recovery works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or...
...feature). ENWW 5 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (PC Recovery software feature). This feature helps you create. Recovery discs are designed to help you experience system failure or instability. System restore ...) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of recovery discs (PC Recovery software feature). PC Recovery works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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...uninstalled. Select Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. b. Select Start > All Programs > System Recovery > Application and Driver Recovery. a. Reinstalling programs from your computer, the reinstallation process reinstalls the program or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your...9679; In all cases, if a program has been deleted from discs 1. Select Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 4. The Application and Driver Recovery tool replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls deleted system files within the program. ● In ...
...uninstalled. Select Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. b. Select Start > All Programs > System Recovery > Application and Driver Recovery. a. Reinstalling programs from your computer, the reinstallation process reinstalls the program or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your...9679; In all cases, if a program has been deleted from discs 1. Select Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 4. The Application and Driver Recovery tool replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls deleted system files within the program. ● In ...
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... Select Destructive Recovery and follow the on the hard drive. PC Recovery works from the partition on the System Recovery screen. Software not provided with this option only as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on -screen instructions to repair... or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Performing a recovery PC Recovery software allows you to complete the system recovery. b....
... Select Destructive Recovery and follow the on the hard drive. PC Recovery works from the partition on the System Recovery screen. Software not provided with this option only as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on -screen instructions to repair... or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Performing a recovery PC Recovery software allows you to complete the system recovery. b....
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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
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP
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... the WLAN device from the list that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Select Start > My Computer. 2. ENWW Identifying a WLAN device 7 Select Properties > Hardware...
... the WLAN device from the list that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Select Start > My Computer. 2. ENWW Identifying a WLAN device 7 Select Properties > Hardware...
Routine Care
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... and software running like new, perform these benchmarks allow you to receive instant e-mail notification about product updates, software drivers, and creative ideas to a point before the computer encountered a problem. ● Create a PC tune-up your files onto a CD-RW, DVD+RW, or USB drive to the computer by outside parties. ●...
... and software running like new, perform these benchmarks allow you to receive instant e-mail notification about product updates, software drivers, and creative ideas to a point before the computer encountered a problem. ● Create a PC tune-up your files onto a CD-RW, DVD+RW, or USB drive to the computer by outside parties. ●...
Troubleshooting
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... on the computer. ● If the computer has an ambient light sensor (select models only), make sure that no magnetized items (for example, a magnetized screw driver) are energy-saving features that can be set to the computer screen, press fn+f4.
... on the computer. ● If the computer has an ambient light sensor (select models only), make sure that no magnetized items (for example, a magnetized screw driver) are energy-saving features that can be set to the computer screen, press fn+f4.
Troubleshooting
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... in the lower-left corner of the wireless router (access point). ● Be sure that the wireless devices are installed and updated. Drivers may not be powered by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup" message or...name in the window and select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager. If the computer cannot connect to a wireless network. Select Start > HP Info Center > HP Wireless Assistant. ● Be sure that the computer wireless antennae are secure. ● The device is receiving electrical power. ● The device...
... in the lower-left corner of the wireless router (access point). ● Be sure that the wireless devices are installed and updated. Drivers may not be powered by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup" message or...name in the window and select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager. If the computer cannot connect to a wireless network. Select Start > HP Info Center > HP Wireless Assistant. ● Be sure that the computer wireless antennae are secure. ● The device is receiving electrical power. ● The device...