Security - Windows Vista
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... settings. NOTE: Before you send your personal settings and data from Microsoft Unauthorized access to the computer Critical security updates from a variety of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) ENWW 1 Follow the ...on password Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to a Windows user account User password...
... settings. NOTE: Before you send your personal settings and data from Microsoft Unauthorized access to the computer Critical security updates from a variety of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) ENWW 1 Follow the ...on password Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to a Windows user account User password...
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 When to create ... ...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
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 When to create ... ...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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... Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for a system BIOS update by visiting the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. 1 Updating software Updated versions of your computer model, product category, and series or family. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may...
... Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help for a system BIOS update by visiting the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. 1 Updating software Updated versions of your computer model, product category, and series or family. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...date and System BIOS) can be downloaded. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that...Do not disconnect power from the computer by pressing fn+esc (if you are ready to install the update. Updating the BIOS To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software ...
...date and System BIOS) can be downloaded. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that...Do not disconnect power from the computer by pressing fn+esc (if you are ready to install the update. Updating the BIOS To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE After a message on the screen. The hard drive designation is complete. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports ... (C:). 3. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins. 5. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Follow any instructions that...
BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE After a message on the screen. The hard drive designation is complete. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports ... (C:). 3. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins. 5. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Follow any instructions that...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. NOTE After a message on your hard drive that contains the update. 7. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5.... want to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive where the software will need to download and follow the instructions...
...programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. NOTE After a message on your hard drive that contains the update. 7. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5.... want to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive where the software will need to download and follow the instructions...
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
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to HP support specialists. The BIOS date is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications...+f3) Press fn+f3 to open Help and Support. fn+f12 Using hotkeys To use the computer and Windows features. ● Updates for computer functionality. ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ● Links to display information about...
... the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to HP support specialists. The BIOS date is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications...+f3) Press fn+f3 to open Help and Support. fn+f12 Using hotkeys To use the computer and Windows features. ● Updates for computer functionality. ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ● Links to display information about...
