Security - Windows Vista
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... 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 the computer Critical security... updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to deter software attacks or prevent the computer from a variety...
... 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 the computer Critical security... updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to deter software attacks or prevent the computer from a variety...
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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... site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. You may be prompted for a system BIOS update by visiting the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. To update the software: 1. 1 Updating software Updated versions of your computer model, product category, and series or family. If your permission or password for more information. 2. Some download packages contain...
... site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. You may be prompted for a system BIOS update by visiting the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. To update the software: 1. 1 Updating software Updated versions of your computer model, product category, and series or family. If your permission or password for more information. 2. Some download packages contain...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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..., follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. To download a BIOS update: 1. Make a note of the screen. 2. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the path to the location... on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to reliable ...
..., follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. To download a BIOS update: 1. Make a note of the screen. 2. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the path to the location... on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to reliable ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Double-click your hard drive that contains the update. 4. The BIOS installation begins. 5. BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. NOTE After a message on ... 1. If no instructions are displayed on the screen. The hard drive designation is complete. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. ENWW Updating the BIOS 3 Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Follow any instructions that has an ....
Double-click your hard drive that contains the update. 4. The BIOS installation begins. 5. BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. NOTE After a message on ... 1. If no instructions are displayed on the screen. The hard drive designation is complete. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. ENWW Updating the BIOS 3 Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Follow any instructions that has an ....
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...area, select the software you want to find the software you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Double-click your hard... (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. You will be downloaded. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Double-click the...
...area, select the software you want to find the software you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Double-click your hard... (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. You will be downloaded. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Double-click the...
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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... software, hardware components, and specifications. ● Answers to open Help and Support. fn+f12 Using hotkeys To use the computer and Windows features. ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, either ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press...4 Chapter 2 Keyboard ENWW Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer. ● Tutorials to help you learn to HP support specialists. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.
... software, hardware components, and specifications. ● Answers to open Help and Support. fn+f12 Using hotkeys To use the computer and Windows features. ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, either ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press...4 Chapter 2 Keyboard ENWW Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer. ● Tutorials to help you learn to HP support specialists. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.