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 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
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 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on your selection to the hard drive. If the Setup Utility does not open with the...for your hard drive. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. You will be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are ready to install the update...
...information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on your selection to the hard drive. If the Setup Utility does not open with the...for your hard drive. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. You will be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are ready to install the update...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...designation. NOTE After a message on 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. Double-click your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating...ready to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. The installation begins. 8. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. NOTE Make...
...designation. NOTE After a message on 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. Double-click your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating...ready to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. The installation begins. 8. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. NOTE Make...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your ... discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you can recover your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your ... discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you can recover your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
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...; In most cases, if the program you are not listed in the Programs and Features list. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is still on your computer, the reinstallation process does not affect your personal settings. b. Select Start > All... Manager > Recovery Manager. c. Follow the on the screen. 3. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you want to remove, and then click Uninstall. 2. d....
...; In most cases, if the program you are not listed in the Programs and Features list. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is still on your computer, the reinstallation process does not affect your personal settings. b. Select Start > All... Manager > Recovery Manager. c. Follow the on the screen. 3. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you want to remove, and then click Uninstall. 2. d....
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. 10 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. If you experience system failure or instability. Click Advanced Options. 3. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system...
... on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. 10 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. If you experience system failure or instability. Click Advanced Options. 3. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system...
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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
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... Start > Computer > System properties tab. 2. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. NOTE If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing...
... Start > Computer > System properties tab. 2. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. NOTE If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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To stop the USB device before removing it. NOTE The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of information or an unresponsive system, stop a USB device: 1. Double-click the Safely ...
To stop the USB device before removing it. NOTE The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of information or an unresponsive system, stop a USB device: 1. Double-click the Safely ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card, which must...
... only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card, which must...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in use. 6 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is not in on the card until it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of available options may be displayed. NOTE The first time you will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. NOTE An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. When you insert an ExpressCard, you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. 2.
Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in use. 6 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is not in on the card until it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of available options may be displayed. NOTE The first time you will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. NOTE An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. When you insert an ExpressCard, you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. 2.
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... provides 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. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format... of the hotkey command. - To perform this function Press Play the previous track or section on your computer. ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD.
... provides 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. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format... of the hotkey command. - To perform this function Press Play the previous track or section on your computer. ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD.
Compaq Presario F500 and G6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... points 92 Create a system restore point 92 Restore to a previous date and time 92 Creating recovery discs 93 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 93 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 94 Reinstalling programs from discs 94 Performing a recovery 94 Recovering from the recovery discs 95 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive...
... points 92 Create a system restore point 92 Restore to a previous date and time 92 Creating recovery discs 93 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 93 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 94 Reinstalling programs from discs 94 Performing a recovery 94 Recovering from the recovery discs 95 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive...
Compaq Presario F500 and G6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...and back up these folders periodically. ● Back up your information When to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can be a time saver if you with the following tasks for safeguarding your ...protect your settings. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Set reminders to factory settings...
...and back up these folders periodically. ● Back up your information When to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can be a time saver if you with the following tasks for safeguarding your ...protect your settings. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Set reminders to factory settings...
Compaq Presario F500 and G6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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NOTE: Handle these discs carefully and keep them in case of recovery discs: 1. Click Advanced Options. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is fully uninstalled. The System Restore window opens. 5. The software allows the creation of only one set ...
NOTE: Handle these discs carefully and keep them in case of recovery discs: 1. Click Advanced Options. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is fully uninstalled. The System Restore window opens. 5. The software allows the creation of only one set ...
Compaq Presario F500 and G6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...within the program. ● In most cases, if the program you are not listed in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. a. b. b. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you create or from discs 1. NOTE: Windows has its own ...Recovery Manager. d. e. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. Remove the program or driver: NOTE: In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is not listed, it does not need to be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded ...
...within the program. ● In most cases, if the program you are not listed in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. a. b. b. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you create or from discs 1. NOTE: Windows has its own ...Recovery Manager. d. e. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. Remove the program or driver: NOTE: In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is not listed, it does not need to be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded ...
Compaq Presario F500 and G6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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removal 47 spare part number 15, 20, 47 Display Screw Kit, spare part number 15, 20 display specifications 68 drive light 6 drivers, reinstalling 93 drives, boot order 66 drives, preventing damage 23 DVD-RW and CD-RW Combo Drive precautions 23 removal 36 spare part number 13, ...
removal 47 spare part number 15, 20, 47 Display Screw Kit, spare part number 15, 20 display specifications 68 drive light 6 drivers, reinstalling 93 drives, boot order 66 drives, preventing damage 23 DVD-RW and CD-RW Combo Drive precautions 23 removal 36 spare part number 13, ...