Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering 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...
.... ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering 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...
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Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that was preinstalled at the factory. Then select Recovery .... Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Performing a recovery 5 Click Advanced Options. 3. HP recommends that you set up all personal files. 2.
Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can only recover files that was preinstalled at the factory. Then select Recovery .... Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Performing a recovery 5 Click Advanced Options. 3. HP recommends that you set up all personal files. 2.
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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... Setup Utility. Updating the BIOS To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently ...Setup" message is running on the computer, you connect your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 2 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW
... Setup Utility. Updating the BIOS To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently ...Setup" message is running on the computer, you connect your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 2 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the screen. You will be downloaded. NOTE After a message on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Double-click the file that provides software for example, filename....selecting Start > Computer. 5. Access the page on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to update. 3. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to download...
... the screen. You will be downloaded. NOTE After a message on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Double-click the file that provides software for example, filename....selecting Start > Computer. 5. Access the page on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to update. 3. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to download...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...you create. 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 2 Recovering system... information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs are designed to help you with...
...you create. 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 2 Recovering system... information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs are designed to help you with...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...program or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you want to be reinstalled from the disc provided by ...computer if prompted. Recovery Manager opens. e. NOTE Before reinstalling the program, be sure it is not listed, it . Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions...
...program or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you want to be reinstalled from the disc provided by ...computer if prompted. Recovery Manager opens. e. NOTE Before reinstalling the program, be sure it is not listed, it . Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... button or f11. To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition on -screen instructions. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. NOTE Recovery Manager only recovers software that you create or from the partition, follow these features...
... button or f11. To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition on -screen instructions. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. NOTE Recovery Manager only recovers software that you create or from the partition, follow these features...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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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
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 v
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 v
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that is running on the HP Web site that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Make a note of the screen. 2. You may need to identify your computer ...versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to 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 displayed by unplugging the power cord from the AC...
... in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that is running on the HP Web site that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Make a note of the screen. 2. You may need to identify your computer ...versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to 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 displayed by unplugging the power cord from the AC...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...software Access the page on the screen. Double-click 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. Complete the installation by selecting Start >... Computer. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Follow the instructions on the screen...
...software Access the page on the screen. Double-click 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. Complete the installation by selecting Start >... Computer. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Follow the instructions on the screen...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... USB port. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
... USB port. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. 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...
2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. 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...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... contain a protective insert. Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. 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. ...
... contain a protective insert. Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. 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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... open the Print Options window of the hotkey command. - 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...
... open the Print Options window of the hotkey command. - 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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Identifying a WLAN device If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for more information on ...
Identifying a WLAN device If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for more information on ...
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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...regularly scheduled basis. 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 with ... and Recovery Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your full factory image if you add...
...regularly scheduled basis. 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 with ... and Recovery Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your full factory image if you add...
HP Pavilion dv2500 and dv2700 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...does not affect your personal settings. ● In all cases, if a program has been deleted from the manufacturer's Web site. If the driver is not listed, it . Click Advanced Options. Restart the computer if prompted. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -...listed in the Programs and Features list. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. c. e. Right-click the program or driver you want to reinstall it does not need to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings. b. Insert the disc into the optical drive...
...does not affect your personal settings. ● In all cases, if a program has been deleted from the manufacturer's Web site. If the driver is not listed, it . Click Advanced Options. Restart the computer if prompted. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -...listed in the Programs and Features list. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. c. e. Right-click the program or driver you want to reinstall it does not need to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings. b. Insert the disc into the optical drive...