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Table of Contents PC Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 1 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 1 Running the Disk Defragmenter Program 2 Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors 2 Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space 2 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 3 Troubleshooting PC Problems 4 Audio ...4 Video ...5 CD and DVD Drives 5 Display (Monitor 7 Hard Disk Drive 8 Hardware Installation 8 Internet Access 9 Keyboard and Mouse 11 Power...12 Performance 13 Miscellaneous 14 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide iii
Table of Contents PC Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 1 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 1 Running the Disk Defragmenter Program 2 Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors 2 Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space 2 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 3 Troubleshooting PC Problems 4 Audio ...4 Video ...5 CD and DVD Drives 5 Display (Monitor 7 Hard Disk Drive 8 Hardware Installation 8 Internet Access 9 Keyboard and Mouse 11 Power...12 Performance 13 Miscellaneous 14 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide iii
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Repairing Software Problems 15 Software Repair Overview 15 Restarting Your PC 15 Turning Off Your PC 15 Updating Drivers 16 Microsoft System Restore 16 Application and Driver Recovery 16 System Recovery Overview 17 Creating System Recovery Discs 18 Creating a Recovery Tools CD 18 Running System Recovery from Recovery Discs 19 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive 19 iv PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
Repairing Software Problems 15 Software Repair Overview 15 Restarting Your PC 15 Turning Off Your PC 15 Updating Drivers 16 Microsoft System Restore 16 Application and Driver Recovery 16 System Recovery Overview 17 Creating System Recovery Discs 18 Creating a Recovery Tools CD 18 Running System Recovery from Recovery Discs 19 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive 19 iv PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... Next. Running Disk Cleanup manually 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup. If you create. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 1 Before creating recovery discs, read "System Recovery Overview" on your PC should perform while your PC is on but not in use the CD or DVD burning software included on your...
... Next. Running Disk Cleanup manually 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup. If you create. PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide 1 Before creating recovery discs, read "System Recovery Overview" on your PC should perform while your PC is on but not in use the CD or DVD burning software included on your...
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... PC, monitor, keyboard, and mouse • For detailed cleaning instructions, go to http://www.hp.... PC model number, and then search on page 1.) • Secure all connections and cabling. Back up the desktop ...• Delete or uninstall unneeded icons and applications. (See "Removing Unused Programs" on page 2.) • Run Disk Defragmenter. (See "Running the Disk Defragmenter Program" page 2.) Review the Start menu • Set to CD or DVD (See "Creating Data Backup Discs...Recovery information. unobstructed. (See "Running the Disk Cleanup Program" on the keyword cleaning....
... PC, monitor, keyboard, and mouse • For detailed cleaning instructions, go to http://www.hp.... PC model number, and then search on page 1.) • Secure all connections and cabling. Back up the desktop ...• Delete or uninstall unneeded icons and applications. (See "Removing Unused Programs" on page 2.) • Run Disk Defragmenter. (See "Running the Disk Defragmenter Program" page 2.) Review the Start menu • Set to CD or DVD (See "Creating Data Backup Discs...Recovery information. unobstructed. (See "Running the Disk Cleanup Program" on the keyword cleaning....
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...; Make your own System Recovery discs from files on page 18. • Contact HP Support to run the System Recovery. As a backup, you only have to purchase a set of System Recovery discs. NOTE: It is the simplest repair method for your PC, and others require performing a System Recovery from the recovery image as restarting your PC. You must perform the...
...; Make your own System Recovery discs from files on page 18. • Contact HP Support to run the System Recovery. As a backup, you only have to purchase a set of System Recovery discs. NOTE: It is the simplest repair method for your PC, and others require performing a System Recovery from the recovery image as restarting your PC. You must perform the...
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... erases and reformats the hard disk drive - Run the recovery from the following methods for data storage. • Recovery Discs - NOTE: If your PC includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you must restart the PC when you will see "Running System Recovery from the recovery image on your purchase. This includes software that you create...
... erases and reformats the hard disk drive - Run the recovery from the following methods for data storage. • Recovery Discs - NOTE: If your PC includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you must restart the PC when you will see "Running System Recovery from the recovery image on your purchase. This includes software that you create...
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... PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP PC Recovery Tools CD. DVD recovery discs restore the original data faster than CD recovery discs. • DVD recovery discs take less time to create than CD recovery discs. • DVDs have a CD or DVD writer drive, or other drive that can write to CDs or DVDs. The number of discs in the recovery disc set of recovery discs for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). The Recovery...
... PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP PC Recovery Tools CD. DVD recovery discs restore the original data faster than CD recovery discs. • DVD recovery discs take less time to create than CD recovery discs. • DVDs have a CD or DVD writer drive, or other drive that can write to CDs or DVDs. The number of discs in the recovery disc set of recovery discs for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). The Recovery...
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... recovery from the recovery discs you see the desktop. To run the System Recovery program using recovery discs: 1 If the PC works, create a backup CD or DVD containing all peripheral devices, and turn off . 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse. 5 Disconnect or remove all external drives and remove the HP Personal...
... recovery from the recovery discs you see the desktop. To run the System Recovery program using recovery discs: 1 If the PC works, create a backup CD or DVD containing all peripheral devices, and turn off . 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse. 5 Disconnect or remove all external drives and remove the HP Personal...
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... programs that you created or installed after purchase. You are prompted to confirm that you want to keep onto a removable disc. 6 Complete the PC startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you have not performed the Microsoft System Restore and Driver Rollback, click Microsoft...and Driver Rollback: • If you see the desktop. Starting System Recovery if the PC is responding 1 Turn off the PC. Then, turn off the PC, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn off . 2 Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your PC includes one . If necessary, press and hold the...
... programs that you created or installed after purchase. You are prompted to confirm that you want to keep onto a removable disc. 6 Complete the PC startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you have not performed the Microsoft System Restore and Driver Rollback, click Microsoft...and Driver Rollback: • If you see the desktop. Starting System Recovery if the PC is responding 1 Turn off the PC. Then, turn off the PC, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn off . 2 Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your PC includes one . If necessary, press and hold the...
Getting Started Guide
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...PC 1 Putting Your PC Together 1 Placing your PC in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the PC 2 Storing documentation and recovery discs 4 Turning On Your PC for the First Time 4 Setting Up and Connecting to the Internet 5 Configuring and Registering Norton Internet Security Software 6 Using the PC...Accounts on Your New PC 8 Creating user accounts 8 Creating passwords 9 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 9 Using HP and Compaq Products 10 Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old PC to Your New PC 10 Using HP Organize or Compaq ...
...PC 1 Putting Your PC Together 1 Placing your PC in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 1 Connecting to the PC 2 Storing documentation and recovery discs 4 Turning On Your PC for the First Time 4 Setting Up and Connecting to the Internet 5 Configuring and Registering Norton Internet Security Software 6 Using the PC...Accounts on Your New PC 8 Creating user accounts 8 Creating passwords 9 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 9 Using HP and Compaq Products 10 Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old PC to Your New PC 10 Using HP Organize or Compaq ...
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...to store your system recovery discs with your model). Click OK, and then confirm your language (if applicable for this one place. If you do not wish to 30 minutes for your documentation. Storing documentation and recovery discs Store all important PC documents and files in... an easy-to update the PC security tools, register the PC and finish PC setup. Wait until the PC makes preparations. (It may take up to set up or Internet Services can be manually started by double-clicking the Easy Setup icon on the desktop...
...to store your system recovery discs with your model). Click OK, and then confirm your language (if applicable for this one place. If you do not wish to 30 minutes for your documentation. Storing documentation and recovery discs Store all important PC documents and files in... an easy-to update the PC security tools, register the PC and finish PC setup. Wait until the PC makes preparations. (It may take up to set up or Internet Services can be manually started by double-clicking the Easy Setup icon on the desktop...