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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...not 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. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to download your computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or ...Hibernation. 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 the hard drive...
...not 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. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to download your computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or ...Hibernation. 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 the hard drive...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... drive designation. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Double-click the file that contains the update. 7. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, select the software you want to install the software...your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to the location on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). The installation begins. 8....
... drive designation. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Double-click the file that contains the update. 7. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, select the software you want to install the software...your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to the location on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). The installation begins. 8....
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... system failure or instability. 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your full factory image if...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. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
... system failure or instability. 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your full factory image if...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. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... c. e. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is fully uninstalled. NOTE Before reinstalling the program...Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is not listed, it . Reinstall the program or driver: a. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. ...
... c. e. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is fully uninstalled. NOTE Before reinstalling the program...Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is not listed, it . Reinstall the program or driver: a. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer...
... has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer...
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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
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the... ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC ...
If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the... ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... Inserting an ExpressCard 5 The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. To remove the insert: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert... a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard....
... Inserting an ExpressCard 5 The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. To remove the insert: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert... a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard....
Touchpad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... of the active Windows application. 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
... of the active Windows application. 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... links provided in Help and Support. 8 Chapter 3 Using WLAN devices (select models only) Identifying a WLAN device If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting wireless networks, refer to Windows online Help for more information. 1. You may include the term wireless...
... links provided in Help and Support. 8 Chapter 3 Using WLAN devices (select models only) Identifying a WLAN device If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting wireless networks, refer to Windows online Help for more information. 1. You may include the term wireless...
HP Pavilion dv2500 and dv2700 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Reinstalling software programs and drivers 163 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 163 Reinstalling programs from discs 163 Performing a recovery 164 Recovering from the recovery discs 164 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 164 Deleting ...
Reinstalling software programs and drivers 163 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 163 Reinstalling programs from discs 163 Performing a recovery 164 Recovering from the recovery discs 164 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 164 Deleting ...
HP Pavilion dv2500 and dv2700 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... you experience system failure or instability. Backing up your information When to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring... recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a...
... you experience system failure or instability. Backing up your information When to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring... recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a...
HP Pavilion dv2500 and dv2700 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Restart the computer if prompted. Recovering system information 163 Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you want to remove, and then click Uninstall.... computer must be sure it does not need to be removed. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. b. If the driver is not listed, it is fully uninstalled. Recovery Manager replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls deleted system files within the program. ...
... All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Restart the computer if prompted. Recovering system information 163 Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you want to remove, and then click Uninstall.... computer must be sure it does not need to be removed. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. b. If the driver is not listed, it is fully uninstalled. Recovery Manager replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls deleted system files within the program. ...
HP Pavilion dv2500 and dv2700 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... these steps: 1. If you experience system failure or instability. Back up all personal files. 2. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Follow the on the screen. Follow the on the hard drive. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovering from the recovery discs To...
... these steps: 1. If you experience system failure or instability. Back up all personal files. 2. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Follow the on the screen. Follow the on the hard drive. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovering from the recovery discs To...
HP Pavilion dv2500 and dv2700 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... number 31 spare part numbers 38 docking support, product description 6 Door/Cover Kit contents 32 spare part number 22, 32, 38 drive light 12, 14 drivers, reinstalling 163 drives boot order 120 preventing damage 49 DVB-T antenna adapter, spare part number 35, 38 DVB-T antenna, spare part number 35, 38 DVB...
... number 31 spare part numbers 38 docking support, product description 6 Door/Cover Kit contents 32 spare part number 22, 32, 38 drive light 12, 14 drivers, reinstalling 163 drives boot order 120 preventing damage 49 DVB-T antenna adapter, spare part number 35, 38 DVB-T antenna, spare part number 35, 38 DVB...