Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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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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...; Creating system restore points (operating system feature). With Recovery Manager, 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. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
...; Creating system restore points (operating system feature). With Recovery Manager, 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. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
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..., and periodically copy them to disc. ● Store personal files in time. You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your hard drive at a specific point in the Documents folder and back up these steps: a. Using system restore points When you back up your system. b. You can reverse...
..., and periodically copy them to disc. ● Store personal files in time. You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your hard drive at a specific point in the Documents folder and back up these steps: a. Using system restore points When you back up your system. b. You can reverse...
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.... If you have previously backed up. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Performing a recovery .... Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager works from either...
.... If you have previously backed up. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. To restore the system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Performing a recovery .... Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager works from either...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... the computer is started or restarted in Windows is in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. When you use the f10 procedure, you press enter. ● To close the Setup Utility...
... the computer is started or restarted in Windows is in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. When you use the f10 procedure, you press enter. ● To close the Setup Utility...
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...the processor C4 sleep state. Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To Do This...boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Run a diagnostic test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. ...
...the processor C4 sleep state. Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To Do This...boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Run a diagnostic test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. ...
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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 ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... is accessible only when the computer is in Windows is the prompt for a Network Service Boot. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. or - ● If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to...
... is accessible only when the computer is in Windows is the prompt for a Network Service Boot. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. or - ● If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ● Hard drive ● USB Diskette on a secondary hard drive. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus ENWW NOTE On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ● USB Hard drive ● Network adapter...Setup Utility in intervals of video memory. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Enhanced SATA support (...
... ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ● Hard drive ● USB Diskette on a secondary hard drive. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus ENWW NOTE On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ● USB Hard drive ● Network adapter...Setup Utility in intervals of video memory. Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) To Do This Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Enhanced SATA support (...
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... 6 boot order 6 button 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 E enhanced SATA support 6 F fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 R restoring default settings 3 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 6 displaying system...
... 6 boot order 6 button 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 E enhanced SATA support 6 F fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 R restoring default settings 3 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 6 displaying system...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... 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 drive 10 Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive 11 Updating reinstalled software ...12 Index ...13 ENWW iii
... 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 drive 10 Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive 11 Updating reinstalled software ...12 Index ...13 ENWW iii
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the AC adapter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to enter ...At the download area: a. Make a note of the path to install the update. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer to the hard drive. NOTE If you connect your selection to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. To download a BIOS update...
...the AC adapter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to enter ...At the download area: a. Make a note of the path to install the update. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer to the hard drive. NOTE If you connect your selection to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. To download a BIOS update...
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... a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is complete. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE After a message on the... screen. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. ENWW Updating the BIOS 3 Follow any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1.
... a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is complete. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE After a message on the... screen. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. ENWW Updating the BIOS 3 Follow any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1.
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Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then ...select the software and drivers update. 2. NOTE After a message on the screen. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder...
Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then ...select the software and drivers update. 2. NOTE After a message on the screen. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... system restore points (operating system feature). With Recovery Manager, you experience system failure or instability. ENWW 5 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). 2 Recovering system...
... system restore points (operating system feature). With Recovery Manager, you experience system failure or instability. ENWW 5 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). 2 Recovering system...
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You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for which you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. NOTE If you revert to a restore point and then change your ...
You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for which you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. NOTE If you revert to a restore point and then change your ...
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... a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. ● Restart the ...on the screen. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovery Manager works from the partition on the hard drive. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can perform a recovery from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Click Advanced Options. 3. NOTE ...
... a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. ● Restart the ...on the screen. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovery Manager works from the partition on the hard drive. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can perform a recovery from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Click Advanced Options. 3. NOTE ...
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...discs, you delete this is on the partition, including Recovery Manager software. If you can increase space on the hard drive. Click Advanced Options. 4. Delete the recovery partition only if you have already created recovery discs. Thereafter, you will increase space ...5. Recovery Manager opens. 3. If you have not already created recovery discs, create them now. 2. Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive The Recovery Manager Advanced Options menu provides the option of deleting the recovery partition, which will lose any information that is not recommended. ...
...discs, you delete this is on the partition, including Recovery Manager software. If you can increase space on the hard drive. Click Advanced Options. 4. Delete the recovery partition only if you have already created recovery discs. Thereafter, you will increase space ...5. Recovery Manager opens. 3. If you have not already created recovery discs, create them now. 2. Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive The Recovery Manager Advanced Options menu provides the option of deleting the recovery partition, which will lose any information that is not recommended. ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... power from the AC outlet. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to enter Setup" ... To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to identify your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to select the Main menu. To download a BIOS update...
... power from the AC outlet. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to enter Setup" ... To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to identify your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to select the Main menu. To download a BIOS update...
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...the screen. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The hard drive designation is complete. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your hard drive designation. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports ...Disk (C:). 3. Updating the BIOS 3 Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). You will be downloaded. Make a note of the path to the location on...
...the screen. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The hard drive designation is complete. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your hard drive designation. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports ...Disk (C:). 3. Updating the BIOS 3 Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). You will be downloaded. Make a note of the path to the location on...