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 ...
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... to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to know the version of the screen. 2. At the download area: a. Identify the BIOS update that provides software...enter Setup" message is displayed in Windows) or by turning on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be downloaded. Do not shut down the computer or initiate ...
... to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to know the version of the screen. 2. At the download area: a. Identify the BIOS update that provides software...enter Setup" message is displayed in Windows) or by turning on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be downloaded. Do not shut down the computer or initiate ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... folder on the screen. Double-click the file that provides software for example, filename.exe). NOTE After a message on the screen. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and...Local Disk (C:). 6. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW The installation begins. 8. You will be downloaded. Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation.
... folder on the screen. Double-click the file that provides software for example, filename.exe). NOTE After a message on the screen. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and...Local Disk (C:). 6. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW The installation begins. 8. You will be downloaded. Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation.
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). ENWW 5 With Recovery Manager, you can recover ... Manager software feature). 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you experience system failure or instability.
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). ENWW 5 With Recovery Manager, you can recover ... Manager software feature). 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you experience system failure or instability.
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... the program or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings. Recovery Manager opens. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Restart the computer if prompted. Restart the computer if prompted. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery ... the on the screen. 3. c. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you want to reinstall it is fully uninstalled. a. b. When the installation wizard opens...
... the program or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings. Recovery Manager opens. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Restart the computer if prompted. Restart the computer if prompted. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery ... the on the screen. 3. c. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you want to reinstall it is fully uninstalled. a. b. When the installation wizard opens...
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... features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or...
... features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or...
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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. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Identifying a WLAN device To...
... 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. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Identifying a WLAN device To...
Bluetooth for Windows XP
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... wireless product. If the light is on the Bluetooth device: 1. To enable the Bluetooth device: ▲ Press the wireless button to your Bluetooth software and drivers, be enabled and turned on . Refer to facilitate the configuration of service and security features of your computer documentation for the location of the taskbar...
... wireless product. If the light is on the Bluetooth device: 1. To enable the Bluetooth device: ▲ Press the wireless button to your Bluetooth software and drivers, be enabled and turned on . Refer to facilitate the configuration of service and security features of your computer documentation for the location of the taskbar...
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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...then pressing f10 while the "Press to the location on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be downloaded. When the Main menu is displayed in ...identifier. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. b. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the ...
...then pressing f10 while the "Press to the location on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be downloaded. When the Main menu is displayed in ...identifier. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. b. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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...Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. Click My Computer and then your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. In the left pane of the path to install...open the folder on your hard drive where the software will need to download and follow the instructions on the HP Web site that contains the update. 6. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the screen. At ...
...Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. Click My Computer and then your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. In the left pane of the path to install...open the folder on your hard drive where the software will need to download and follow the instructions on the HP Web site that contains the update. 6. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the screen. At ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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... helps you create. PC Recovery 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 (PC Recovery software 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). With PC Recovery, you can recover your full factory image if you with the following tasks for safeguarding ...
... helps you create. PC Recovery 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 (PC Recovery software 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). With PC Recovery, you can recover your full factory image if you with the following tasks for safeguarding ...
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...and then click Next. 4. Restart the computer if prompted. NOTE Before reinstalling the program, be removed. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is still on your computer, the reinstallation process does not affect your personal settings. ● In all cases, ...cases, if the program you are not listed in the Add or Remove Programs list. a. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Follow the on the screen. 3. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions to complete the program or...
...and then click Next. 4. Restart the computer if prompted. NOTE Before reinstalling the program, be removed. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is still on your computer, the reinstallation process does not affect your personal settings. ● In all cases, ...cases, if the program you are not listed in the Add or Remove Programs list. a. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Follow the on the screen. 3. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions to complete the program or...
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... the on the System Recovery screen. PC Recovery works from the manufacturer's Web site. Software not provided with this option only as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. The PC Recovery tool opens. 2. b. Performing a recovery PC Recovery software allows you to its own built-in repair features, such as a last...
... the on the System Recovery screen. PC Recovery works from the manufacturer's Web site. Software not provided with this option only as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. The PC Recovery tool opens. 2. b. Performing a recovery PC Recovery software allows you to its own built-in repair features, such as a last...
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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. ENWW Identifying a WLAN device 7 Identifying a WLAN device To set up your...
... 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. ENWW Identifying a WLAN device 7 Identifying a WLAN device To set up your...
Routine Care
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... drive to protect the security of new viruses. ● Install and update software that allows you to receive instant e-mail notification about product updates, software drivers, and creative ideas to help you to go back in time to back up schedule. Create weekly and monthly reminders to a point before the computer...
... drive to protect the security of new viruses. ● Install and update software that allows you to receive instant e-mail notification about product updates, software drivers, and creative ideas to help you to go back in time to back up schedule. Create weekly and monthly reminders to a point before the computer...
Troubleshooting
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... computer has a magnetic display switch, be sure that the computer is not near a strong magnetic field and that no magnetized items (for example, a magnetized screw driver) are energy-saving features that can be set to confirm that the sensor is blank, one or more of the following may be the cause...
... computer has a magnetic display switch, be sure that the computer is not near a strong magnetic field and that no magnetized items (for example, a magnetized screw driver) are energy-saving features that can be set to confirm that the sensor is blank, one or more of the following may be the cause...
Troubleshooting
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... the device or on . Some devices, such as instructed in the lower-left corner of the device manufacturer. ● The correct drivers are installed and updated. If the light is off or the Bluetooth or WWAN device is disabled in Computer Setup, the Bluetooth or ... that ● All device connections are free from obstructions. 6 Chapter 1 Quick checklist ENWW a. Right-click in Device Manager. Select Start > HP Info Center > HP Wireless Assistant. ● Be sure that the wireless hardware is properly installed by the computer, and must be available on a CD included with your...
... the device or on . Some devices, such as instructed in the lower-left corner of the device manufacturer. ● The correct drivers are installed and updated. If the light is off or the Bluetooth or WWAN device is disabled in Computer Setup, the Bluetooth or ... that ● All device connections are free from obstructions. 6 Chapter 1 Quick checklist ENWW a. Right-click in Device Manager. Select Start > HP Info Center > HP Wireless Assistant. ● Be sure that the wireless hardware is properly installed by the computer, and must be available on a CD included with your...