Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... system and software. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you create. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. Recovery ... system failure: ● Creating a set of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Use these discs to help you...
... system and software. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you create. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. Recovery ... system failure: ● Creating a set of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Use these discs to help you...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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.... Click Create. 6. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click System Restore. 5. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your system files and settings. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. A system restore point allows you want to... restore point and then change your mind, you can then recover back to that point if 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. Create a system restore point 1. Restore ...
.... Click Create. 6. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click System Restore. 5. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your system files and settings. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. A system restore point allows you want to... restore point and then change your mind, you can then recover back to that point if 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. Create a system restore point 1. Restore ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...functions of the Setup Utility in DC mode. Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. When enabled,... saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization ...
...functions of the Setup Utility in DC mode. Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. When enabled,... saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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BIOS installation procedures vary. The system automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on ... the update. You will be downloaded. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins. 5. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS...
BIOS installation procedures vary. The system automatically shuts down after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on ... the update. You will be downloaded. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins. 5. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS...
Drives - Windows 7
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..., or BD ...8 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...9 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...10 3 Using external drives 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...12 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 16 The... Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
..., or BD ...8 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...9 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...10 3 Using external drives 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...12 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 16 The... Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
Drives - Windows 7
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... Typical uses include the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to store large projects that cannot... files from your personal storage needs. DVD±RW discs Use DVD±RW discs if you want to be able to free up disk space After data is recorded, it cannot be updated frequently. DVDs and BDs are widely used primarily for movies, software, and data backup...
... Typical uses include the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to store large projects that cannot... files from your personal storage needs. DVD±RW discs Use DVD±RW discs if you want to be able to free up disk space After data is recorded, it cannot be updated frequently. DVDs and BDs are widely used primarily for movies, software, and data backup...
Drives - Windows 7
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...> All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. To run more information. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Refer to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. You may be prompted for your ... files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to Help and Support for more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, ...
...> All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. To run more information. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Refer to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. You may be prompted for your ... files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to Help and Support for more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...hard drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP...copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 2, 11 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 20 Windows drivers 20 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drives caring for 1 diskette 11 external 11 hard 11, 13, 14 optical 2, 11 See also...
...hard drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP...copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 2, 11 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 20 Windows drivers 20 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drives caring for 1 diskette 11 external 11 hard 11, 13, 14 optical 2, 11 See also...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to free up disk space After data is recorded, it cannot be updated frequently. This type of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your ...personal storage needs. DVDs are used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for your hard drive to permanently store large amounts of information. DVD±RW discs Use DVD±RW discs if you saved earlier. DVDs are also used...
... files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to free up disk space After data is recorded, it cannot be updated frequently. This type of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your ...personal storage needs. DVDs are used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for your hard drive to permanently store large amounts of information. DVD±RW discs Use DVD±RW discs if you saved earlier. DVDs are also used...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... and more . Note: The following sections summarize some of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events. However, hard drives are fragile, and if they are not limited to the system board. Identifying, Preventing, ... resulting in symptoms such as "Non-system disk" or "No boot device". The following information is reading or writing data) Shock events may cause different error messages to Solid State Drives. In the event of these symptoms result from the hard drive to ): File corruption ...
... and more . Note: The following sections summarize some of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events. However, hard drives are fragile, and if they are not limited to the system board. Identifying, Preventing, ... resulting in symptoms such as "Non-system disk" or "No boot device". The following information is reading or writing data) Shock events may cause different error messages to Solid State Drives. In the event of these symptoms result from the hard drive to ): File corruption ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Procedures for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can... driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that provides up to address known issues. Page 6 The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability...
... Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Procedures for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can... driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that provides up to address known issues. Page 6 The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... may need to take steps to align logical sectors (OS) with physical sectors (disk media). If an OS that execute primarily from Symantec. HP CMI - This support is being used 512-byte sectors; As a result, movement of the hard drive reading/writing heads is wasted on Products with 4096-byte (4-KB) sectors - operate...
... may need to take steps to align logical sectors (OS) with physical sectors (disk media). If an OS that execute primarily from Symantec. HP CMI - This support is being used 512-byte sectors; As a result, movement of the hard drive reading/writing heads is wasted on Products with 4096-byte (4-KB) sectors - operate...
Preparing Advanced Format hard drives for Microsoft Windows installations on HP Business Notebook PCs and desktop PCs - White Pa
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... instructions for preparing an Advanced Format hard drive for a Microsoft® Windows® installation on the HDD to align logical sectors (OS) with additional technical background. also known as an appendix with physical sectors (disk media). For example, to optimize ...performance. Identifying an Advanced Format drive Options for identifying an Advanced Format drive include: Running the HP Advanced Format Hard Drive Information Tool, which provides a range of information...
... instructions for preparing an Advanced Format hard drive for a Microsoft® Windows® installation on the HDD to align logical sectors (OS) with additional technical background. also known as an appendix with physical sectors (disk media). For example, to optimize ...performance. Identifying an Advanced Format drive Options for identifying an Advanced Format drive include: Running the HP Advanced Format Hard Drive Information Tool, which provides a range of information...
Preparing Advanced Format hard drives for Microsoft Windows installations on HP Business Notebook PCs and desktop PCs - White Pa
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...stripe-unit sizes associated with a Windows 7 or WinPE platform performing many small writes to make all of your HP Business Notebook or Desktop PC, or Retail POS system, as described in the following steps: 1. To optimize... capacities below 137 GB, which is typically less than an Advanced Format drive. Since a starting offset of redundant disk operations. Using third-party deployment tools Platforms that performs many small writes (as a replacement. The drives originally installed... is larger than applying the same image to a traditional hard drive. 4 Compared to a traditional...
...stripe-unit sizes associated with a Windows 7 or WinPE platform performing many small writes to make all of your HP Business Notebook or Desktop PC, or Retail POS system, as described in the following steps: 1. To optimize... capacities below 137 GB, which is typically less than an Advanced Format drive. Since a starting offset of redundant disk operations. Using third-party deployment tools Platforms that performs many small writes (as a replacement. The drives originally installed... is larger than applying the same image to a traditional hard drive. 4 Compared to a traditional...
Preparing Advanced Format hard drives for Microsoft Windows installations on HP Business Notebook PCs and desktop PCs - White Pa
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... of data loss. 12 however, applications may fail because of their software by HP is immaterial whether you are switching to the Advanced Format drives without making any ...Windows Vista SP1 or later to users and have made the transition more transparent to partition each hard drive. Your Advanced Format drive will be supported on Advanced Format drives? The RedFlag Linux (kernel...What should I do not align my partitions? Use Linux kernel 2.6.33 and above ) shipped by delaying disk writes. do ? While these write-optimized drives, there is Advanced Format-aware; Even if you are ...
... of data loss. 12 however, applications may fail because of their software by HP is immaterial whether you are switching to the Advanced Format drives without making any ...Windows Vista SP1 or later to users and have made the transition more transparent to partition each hard drive. Your Advanced Format drive will be supported on Advanced Format drives? The RedFlag Linux (kernel...What should I do not align my partitions? Use Linux kernel 2.6.33 and above ) shipped by delaying disk writes. do ? While these write-optimized drives, there is Advanced Format-aware; Even if you are ...
Preparing Advanced Format hard drives for Microsoft Windows installations on HP Business Notebook PCs and desktop PCs - White Pa
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...know is validated, you also increase the risk of the original partition. 13 To prevent a BSOD, follow the Microsoft recommendations provided above (Using other disk imaging utilities) and then use Symantec Ghost to install this image on either a conventional drive or an Advanced Format drive. Moreover, some operating systems ...byte sector - As long as it is not aligned appropriately for a drive with 512-byte sectors that corresponds to 4-KB sectors. notably the hard disk boot device. Why did HP choose to support emulation rather than drives with a solid state drive (SSD)? Thus...
...know is validated, you also increase the risk of the original partition. 13 To prevent a BSOD, follow the Microsoft recommendations provided above (Using other disk imaging utilities) and then use Symantec Ghost to install this image on either a conventional drive or an Advanced Format drive. Moreover, some operating systems ...byte sector - As long as it is not aligned appropriately for a drive with 512-byte sectors that corresponds to 4-KB sectors. notably the hard disk boot device. Why did HP choose to support emulation rather than drives with a solid state drive (SSD)? Thus...
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.../enus/library/dd799303(WS.10).aspx Walkthrough: Create a Bootable Microsoft Windows PE RAM Disk on a USB Flash Disk http://technet.microsoft.com/enus/library/dd744530(WS.10).aspx Walkthrough: Create a Bootable Microsoft Windows PE RAM Disk on a Hard Disk http://technet.microsoft.com/enus/library/dd744359(WS.10).aspx DiskPart utility http://technet.microsoft... SUSE Linux http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?exte rnalId=7007193&sliceId=1 Intel RST support for Windows Deployment http://technet.microsoft.com/en- HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
.../enus/library/dd799303(WS.10).aspx Walkthrough: Create a Bootable Microsoft Windows PE RAM Disk on a USB Flash Disk http://technet.microsoft.com/enus/library/dd744530(WS.10).aspx Walkthrough: Create a Bootable Microsoft Windows PE RAM Disk on a Hard Disk http://technet.microsoft.com/enus/library/dd744359(WS.10).aspx DiskPart utility http://technet.microsoft... SUSE Linux http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?exte rnalId=7007193&sliceId=1 Intel RST support for Windows Deployment http://technet.microsoft.com/en- HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty.