Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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...to load the factoryinstalled files. Locating Components Inside the PC A B C D E R L F G CAUTION: Back up your PC for details about the recovery procedure. Failure to work with the top of the front panel with the operating system. Removing and Replacing Drives Your PC has several drives that...a new optical drive, make sure you have a second hard disk drive. See the user documentation that you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. Select models have the correct software and drivers...
...to load the factoryinstalled files. Locating Components Inside the PC A B C D E R L F G CAUTION: Back up your PC for details about the recovery procedure. Failure to work with the top of the front panel with the operating system. Removing and Replacing Drives Your PC has several drives that...a new optical drive, make sure you have a second hard disk drive. See the user documentation that you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. Select models have the correct software and drivers...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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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
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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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
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... be saved. 2 Choose the files to delete by removing temporary and unused files (including Temporary Internet Files and files in "Creating System Recovery Discs" on page 18. Removing Unused Programs 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Add or Remove Programs. The .... 6 Select Disk Cleanup from the Control Panel, try using the System Recovery discs that you want to remove, and click the Change/Remove button. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Before creating recovery discs, read "System Recovery Overview" on your PC is an exact copy. Running the Disk Cleanup ...
... be saved. 2 Choose the files to delete by removing temporary and unused files (including Temporary Internet Files and files in "Creating System Recovery Discs" on page 18. Removing Unused Programs 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Add or Remove Programs. The .... 6 Select Disk Cleanup from the Control Panel, try using the System Recovery discs that you want to remove, and click the Change/Remove button. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Before creating recovery discs, read "System Recovery Overview" on your PC is an exact copy. Running the Disk Cleanup ...
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...PC, monitor, keyboard, and mouse • For detailed cleaning instructions, go to http://www.hp.com/ support select your country/region and language, search on your browser • Delete cookies....page 2.) Review the Start menu • Set to CD or DVD (See "Creating Data Backup Discs" on page 1.) Create a Restore Point (See "Microsoft System Restore" on page 1.) Empty the ... not open untrusted attachments. • File e-mail. The first partition contains the System Recovery information. Clean up important files to launch only needed applications. Back up the desktop •...
...PC, monitor, keyboard, and mouse • For detailed cleaning instructions, go to http://www.hp.com/ support select your country/region and language, search on your browser • Delete cookies....page 2.) Review the Start menu • Set to CD or DVD (See "Creating Data Backup Discs" on page 1.) Create a Restore Point (See "Microsoft System Restore" on page 1.) Empty the ... not open untrusted attachments. • File e-mail. The first partition contains the System Recovery information. Clean up important files to launch only needed applications. Back up the desktop •...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...method for your PC and then turn it . This may include a Software Repair Wizard (select models only). You can : • Make your own System Recovery discs from files on page 18. When you to do so using this wizard to access many of the software, you need to reload the operating...be able to repair it on page 18. • Contact HP Support to run the System Recovery. If your hard disk drive. In the unlikely event that were originally installed on your PC if you only have to purchase a set of System Recovery discs. As a backup, you perform the PC repair methods in...
...method for your PC and then turn it . This may include a Software Repair Wizard (select models only). You can : • Make your own System Recovery discs from files on page 18. When you to do so using this wizard to access many of the software, you need to reload the operating...be able to repair it on page 18. • Contact HP Support to run the System Recovery. If your hard disk drive. In the unlikely event that were originally installed on your PC if you only have to purchase a set of System Recovery discs. As a backup, you perform the PC repair methods in...
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... remove it is a file that contains a copy of recovery discs (CDs or DVDs) that you have to choose from the following methods for data storage. • Recovery Discs - NOTE: If your PC includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you must reinstall any data...program you want to remove, and then click Change/Remove. 3 Click Start. 4 Choose All Programs. 5 Choose PC Help & Tools. 6 Click Compaq Application Recovery. 7 Click Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 8 Select the driver or application program to install, and then click Install. 9...
... remove it is a file that contains a copy of recovery discs (CDs or DVDs) that you have to choose from the following methods for data storage. • Recovery Discs - NOTE: If your PC includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you must reinstall any data...program you want to remove, and then click Change/Remove. 3 Click Start. 4 Choose All Programs. 5 Choose PC Help & Tools. 6 Click Compaq Application Recovery. 7 Click Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 8 Select the driver or application program to install, and then click Install. 9...
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... a safe place. Choosing Recovery Disc Media There are fewer discs to change your PC must create a Recovery Tools CD before you remove the System Recovery partition. The program that can create a Recovery Tools CD. To create or start the Recovery Tools CD: 1 Click Start. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click Compaq Recovery Tools CD. DVD recovery discs restore the original...
... a safe place. Choosing Recovery Disc Media There are fewer discs to change your PC must create a Recovery Tools CD before you remove the System Recovery partition. The program that can create a Recovery Tools CD. To create or start the Recovery Tools CD: 1 Click Start. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Choose PC Help & Tools. 4 Click Compaq Recovery Tools CD. DVD recovery discs restore the original...
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...backup disc from the backup disc to turn off the PC, reconnect all external drives and remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your hard disk drive: • Starting System Recovery if the PC is responding • Starting System Recovery ...if the PC is not responding: Press and hold the On button approximately 5 seconds until you created as described in "Creating System Recovery Discs" on the PC. 7 The PC starts the recovery from the recovery discs...
...backup disc from the backup disc to turn off the PC, reconnect all external drives and remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your hard disk drive: • Starting System Recovery if the PC is responding • Starting System Recovery ...if the PC is not responding: Press and hold the On button approximately 5 seconds until you created as described in "Creating System Recovery Discs" on the PC. 7 The PC starts the recovery from the recovery discs...
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... then click Compaq System Recovery. Turn on the PC. 2 Click Start on the keyboard. (You have performed the Microsoft System Restore and Driver Rollback, click Yes to keep onto a removable disc. 4 Complete the PC startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you created or installed after purchase. Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if...
... then click Compaq System Recovery. Turn on the PC. 2 Click Start on the keyboard. (You have performed the Microsoft System Restore and Driver Rollback, click Yes to keep onto a removable disc. 4 Complete the PC startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you created or installed after purchase. Remove the HP Personal Media Drive if...
Getting Started Guide
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...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 ... 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 Organize Software 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Customizing the keyboard buttons 13 ...
...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 ... 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 Organize Software 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Customizing the keyboard buttons 13 ...
Getting Started Guide
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... only) Follow the Easy Setup wizard to set up an Internet connection at this one place. This will allow easy access to store your system recovery discs with your documentation. Turning On Your PC for the First Time After you have completed the steps on the desktop. 4 Getting Started Guide If you... the On button on the front of the PC. 3 Turn on the PC.) 5 Set up Microsoft® Windows® by clicking Yes. Storing documentation and recovery discs Store all important PC documents and files in an easy-to select your language (if applicable for your model).
... only) Follow the Easy Setup wizard to set up an Internet connection at this one place. This will allow easy access to store your system recovery discs with your documentation. Turning On Your PC for the First Time After you have completed the steps on the desktop. 4 Getting Started Guide If you... the On button on the front of the PC. 3 Turn on the PC.) 5 Set up Microsoft® Windows® by clicking Yes. Storing documentation and recovery discs Store all important PC documents and files in an easy-to select your language (if applicable for your model).