Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... recovery discs that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer... up. Performing a recovery 5 To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up your computer. Click System recovery, and then click Next...
... recovery discs that you have not already tried these steps: 1. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer... up. Performing a recovery 5 To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up your computer. Click System recovery, and then click Next...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed in Windows) or by turning on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to ...downloaded to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions... already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while ...
... an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed in Windows) or by turning on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to ...downloaded to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions... already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen..., filename.exe). Access the page on the screen to find the software you want to download and follow these steps: 1. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation.
...-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen..., filename.exe). Access the page on the screen to find the software you want to download and follow these steps: 1. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Click the Help button. To view the state of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is located in Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models... only) 5 If a wireless device is not displayed in Windows Mobility Center. 2. If the network status ...
...installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Click the Help button. To view the state of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is located in Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models... only) 5 If a wireless device is not displayed in Windows Mobility Center. 2. If the network status ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless..., WLAN, or 802.11. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3.
... to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless..., WLAN, or 802.11. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...of your network device and attempt to reconnect to one or more of the preferred networks. When the Network connections window is displayed, 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, follow these steps: 1. Cannot launch WLAN Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in ...
...of your network device and attempt to reconnect to one or more of the preferred networks. When the Network connections window is displayed, 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, follow these steps: 1. Cannot launch WLAN Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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. The driver must be displayed.
Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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. The driver must be displayed.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Cleanup ...15 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive 18 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...19 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 An optical disc does not play automatically 21 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops...
... Cleanup ...15 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive 18 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...19 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 An optical disc does not play automatically 21 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. 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 Device Manager utility. 1. As you suspect that the DVD... the Start Search box. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. 6 Resolving problems 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. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4.
... type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. 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 Device Manager utility. 1. As you suspect that the DVD... the Start Search box. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. 6 Resolving problems 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. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... changes icon in the pane above the box. 3. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to http://www.hp.com, and click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Open your computer model number as instructed, and then press...
... changes icon in the pane above the box. 3. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to http://www.hp.com, and click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Open your computer model number as instructed, and then press...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. After the ...the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to automatically check for and install updates for...
...drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. After the ...the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to automatically check for and install updates for...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...components and the system BIOS version number. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the active Windows application. In addition to display information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, ...some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● ...
...components and the system BIOS version number. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the active Windows application. In addition to display information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, ...some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● ...
HP Pavilion tx2000 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ●... the partition on the screen. Follow the on the hard drive. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Then select Recovery Manager. Click Advanced Options. 3. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or...
... Back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager opens. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ●... the partition on the screen. Follow the on the hard drive. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Then select Recovery Manager. Click Advanced Options. 3. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or...
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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...Search box. The computer does not detect the optical drive 33 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. Click Start and type device manager in the following section. In the Device ...Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the pane above the box...
...Search box. The computer does not detect the optical drive 33 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. Click Start and type device manager in the following section. In the Device ...Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the pane above the box...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...above the box. 3. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press Enter, and follow the instructions provided. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Proceed to immediately ...listed. 8. NOTE: If you may need to http://www.hp.com, and click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 39 In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for anything requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that ...
...above the box. 3. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press Enter, and follow the instructions provided. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Proceed to immediately ...listed. 8. NOTE: If you may need to http://www.hp.com, and click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 39 In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for anything requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... other Microsoft products. 6. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. Click Security & Updates. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to check for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted to do ...your hard drive. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To use Microsoft Update: 1. 3. Click your computer. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - If prompted to your ...
... other Microsoft products. 6. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. Click Security & Updates. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to check for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted to do ...your hard drive. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. To use Microsoft Update: 1. 3. Click your computer. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - If prompted to your ...