Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the hard drive. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you create or from the recovery discs: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Performing a recovery 5 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you experience system failure or instability. Recovering... allows you to repair or restore the system if you use Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory.
... the hard drive. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you create or from the recovery discs: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Performing a recovery 5 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you experience system failure or instability. Recovering... allows you to repair or restore the system if you use Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory.
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. To use the arrow keys to your...know the version of the date, name, or other identifier. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and ...Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. Updating the BIOS To update...
...shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. To use the arrow keys to your...know the version of the date, name, or other identifier. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and ...Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. Updating the BIOS To update...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...software. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. At the download area, select the software you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). The installation begins. 8. Using the hard... drive path you want to the location on the screen. NOTE: After a message on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. Double-click ...
...software. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. At the download area, select the software you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). The installation begins. 8. Using the hard... drive path you want to the location on the screen. NOTE: After a message on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. Double-click ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the taskbar, and Wireless Assistant is located in the bottom left of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. NOTE: Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to the Wireless Assistant...
... the taskbar, and Wireless Assistant is located in the bottom left of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. NOTE: Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to the Wireless Assistant...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. Refer to the Web site links provided in ...Help and Support. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If no WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Windows Help for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2.
...WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. Refer to the Web site links provided in ...Help and Support. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If no WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Windows Help for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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From the list of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. When the Network connections window is displayed, Windows will reset your network device and attempt to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If an "x" is superimposed over the network ...icon, one or more of your network device and attempt to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. Cannot launch WLAN 23 Windows will reset your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but the computer is not connected. ● If there is no network status icon in the notification area, ...
From the list of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. When the Network connections window is displayed, Windows will reset your network device and attempt to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If an "x" is superimposed over the network ...icon, one or more of your network device and attempt to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. Cannot launch WLAN 23 Windows will reset your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but the computer is not connected. ● If there is no network status icon in the notification area, ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems The driver must be displayed. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer at the HP Drivers and Downloads Web site.
A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems The driver must be displayed. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer at the HP Drivers and Downloads Web site.
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to questions about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to open... Help and Support. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools:...
...serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to questions about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to open... Help and Support. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools:...
HP Pavilion dv3000 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Manager only recovers software that you experience system failure or instability. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you create or from a dedicated...: 1. To restore the system from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on the hard drive. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovery Manager works from the partition, follow...
... Manager only recovers software that you experience system failure or instability. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you create or from a dedicated...: 1. To restore the system from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on the hard drive. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovery Manager works from the partition, follow...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... software ...20 6 Replacing the hard drive 7 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive 24 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 An optical disc does not play automatically 27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops...
... software ...20 6 Replacing the hard drive 7 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive 24 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 An optical disc does not play automatically 27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Look for an optical drive listing. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign... (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Start Search box. As you suspect that the DVD...
... the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Look for an optical drive listing. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign... (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Start Search box. As you suspect that the DVD...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... updates. If you want to delete. 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP Update. 2. Remove any other drivers you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in either of driver you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Windows scans your program again. Open your computer model number in the Start Search box...
... updates. If you want to delete. 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP Update. 2. Remove any other drivers you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in either of driver you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Windows scans your program again. Open your computer model number in the Start Search box...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...prompted by using Microsoft® Update. If prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Follow the on your computer. Click Microsoft Update to...only to save the file to get the latest updates for updates to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to do so, restart your computer. 26 Chapter 7 Resolving problems Click Install now to open...
...prompted by using Microsoft® Update. If prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Follow the on your computer. Click Microsoft Update to...only to save the file to get the latest updates for updates to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to do so, restart your computer. 26 Chapter 7 Resolving problems Click Install now to open...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 37 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 38 A device driver must be reinstalled ...39 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 39 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 40 Index ...41 vi
... A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 37 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 38 A device driver must be reinstalled ...39 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 39 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 40 Index ...41 vi
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... the pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive 33 If you type, search results are...
... the pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive 33 If you type, search results are...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... task, type your computer model number in the toolbar. Remove any other drivers you type, search results are prompted to delete. 6. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Windows scans your Internet browser, go to immediately check for hardware changes icon in...
... task, type your computer model number in the toolbar. Remove any other drivers you type, search results are prompted to delete. 6. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Windows scans your Internet browser, go to immediately check for hardware changes icon in...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... information. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Open your Internet browser and go to... the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Security & Updates. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install. 7. 3. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft...
... information. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Open your Internet browser and go to... the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Security & Updates. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install. 7. 3. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft...