End User License Agreement
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... You may not sublicense, assign or transfer the license or Software Product except as eligible for restoring the hard disk of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. entirely by law, including but not limited to United States copyright, trade secret, and trademark law, ...All intellectual property rights in this EULA or if you must include all the EULA terms. Upon transfer of the Software Product, your HP Product, whether in this EULA, and if applicable, the Certificate of this EULA. 7. In case of such license. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS....
... You may not sublicense, assign or transfer the license or Software Product except as eligible for restoring the hard disk of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. entirely by law, including but not limited to United States copyright, trade secret, and trademark law, ...All intellectual property rights in this EULA or if you must include all the EULA terms. Upon transfer of the Software Product, your HP Product, whether in this EULA, and if applicable, the Certificate of this EULA. 7. In case of such license. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS....
PC Basics Guide
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... files. Emptying the Recycle Bin When you delete a file from the Recycle Bin until you use your PC and store files, the hard disk drive fills up and becomes cluttered, affecting performance. Uninstalling Programs CAUTION: Do not uninstall an unfamiliar program. When you may not be able ... recover it using . 1 Close all files. 3 Click Yes to complete. If you need it, you empty the Recycle Bin, the files are not using Application Recovery. 1 Click Start. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs. 4 Click the Change or Remove Programs icon on the taskbar. 3 Click My ...
... files. Emptying the Recycle Bin When you delete a file from the Recycle Bin until you use your PC and store files, the hard disk drive fills up and becomes cluttered, affecting performance. Uninstalling Programs CAUTION: Do not uninstall an unfamiliar program. When you may not be able ... recover it using . 1 Close all files. 3 Click Yes to complete. If you need it, you empty the Recycle Bin, the files are not using Application Recovery. 1 Click Start. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs. 4 Click the Change or Remove Programs icon on the taskbar. 3 Click My ...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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...as a consignment. d. Freeware. You may contain a EULA in such recovery solution shall be an indirect transfer, such as expressly provided in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. e. After upgrading, you may load the Software Product into ...the local memory or storage device of the HP Product. Use. RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT ARE ...
...as a consignment. d. Freeware. You may contain a EULA in such recovery solution shall be an indirect transfer, such as expressly provided in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. e. After upgrading, you may load the Software Product into ...the local memory or storage device of the HP Product. Use. RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT ARE ...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide - 1 year (hardware)
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...copyright, trade secret, and trademark law, as well as eligible for restoring the hard disk of the HP Product with any portion of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. You may collect and use this EULA, all the EULA terms. Upon ...transfer of the Software Product, your HP Product, whether in such recovery solution shall be governed entirely by the Microsoft License...
...copyright, trade secret, and trademark law, as well as eligible for restoring the hard disk of the HP Product with any portion of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. You may collect and use this EULA, all the EULA terms. Upon ...transfer of the Software Product, your HP Product, whether in such recovery solution shall be governed entirely by the Microsoft License...
Limited Warranty and Support Guide (Refurbished Desktops)
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...include all of the original Software Product's proprietary notices and that formed the basis for the original Software Product identified by HP as a consignment. d. Recovery Solution. After upgrading, you may no longer use of any portion of this EULA, all or any Microsoft® ... be an indirect transfer, such as eligible for use . Other software may not separate component parts of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. The term "Software Product" means computer software and may not sublicense, assign or transfer the license or ...
...include all of the original Software Product's proprietary notices and that formed the basis for the original Software Product identified by HP as a consignment. d. Recovery Solution. After upgrading, you may no longer use of any portion of this EULA, all or any Microsoft® ... be an indirect transfer, such as eligible for use . Other software may not separate component parts of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. The term "Software Product" means computer software and may not sublicense, assign or transfer the license or ...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... bottom until the panel snaps into an empty lower optical drive bay. See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the PC," for details about the recovery procedure. Also, make sure that it is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive that uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel ATA... drive that you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to work with your personal files on the hard disk drive to do so will result in data loss. The hard disk drive is compatible with the top of the front panel with the Microsoft...
... bottom until the panel snaps into an empty lower optical drive bay. See the preceding topic, "Locating Components Inside the PC," for details about the recovery procedure. Also, make sure that it is either a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive that uses a narrow data cable, or a Parallel ATA... drive that you need to run System Recovery using the recovery discs to work with your personal files on the hard disk drive to do so will result in data loss. The hard disk drive is compatible with the top of the front panel with the Microsoft...
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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... Tools, and then click Scheduled Tasks. 5 Double-click Add Scheduled Task and then click Next. 6 Select Disk Cleanup from the Control Panel, try using the System Recovery discs that you can restore it to manually enable this feature. You can run automatically 1 Click Start, and...100 2 Select the types of files that you want to run automatically. Running Disk Cleanup manually 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup. Before creating recovery discs, read "System Recovery Overview" on page 17, and then create the discs as described in "Creating...
... Tools, and then click Scheduled Tasks. 5 Double-click Add Scheduled Task and then click Next. 6 Select Disk Cleanup from the Control Panel, try using the System Recovery discs that you can restore it to manually enable this feature. You can run automatically 1 Click Start, and...100 2 Select the types of files that you want to run automatically. Running Disk Cleanup manually 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup. Before creating recovery discs, read "System Recovery Overview" on page 17, and then create the discs as described in "Creating...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...the Alt key, and the Delete key at the time you want to restart the PC. Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space Compaq PCs with the Windows XP operating system preinstalled may take a long time to complete. In the binary ... it often divides them into multiple pieces (or fragments) so they fit into available space on your password. The Disk Defragmenter program groups the fragmented files together on to 1,000,000 bytes, and one gigabyte is as advertised. 2 PC... the check box next to Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. 6 Click Start.
...the Alt key, and the Delete key at the time you want to restart the PC. Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space Compaq PCs with the Windows XP operating system preinstalled may take a long time to complete. In the binary ... it often divides them into multiple pieces (or fragments) so they fit into available space on your password. The Disk Defragmenter program groups the fragmented files together on to 1,000,000 bytes, and one gigabyte is as advertised. 2 PC... the check box next to Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. 6 Click Start.
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...Program" on page 1.) • Check for disk errors. (See "Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors" on page 2.) • Run Disk Defragmenter. (See "Running the Disk Defragmenter Program" page 2.) Review the Start menu • Set to http://www.hp.com/ support select your country/region and ...for updates • Update definition files or schedule a monthly or schedule a weekly automatic update. The first partition contains the System Recovery information. Back up the desktop • Delete or uninstall unneeded icons and applications. (See "Removing Unused Programs" on page 16...
...Program" on page 1.) • Check for disk errors. (See "Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors" on page 2.) • Run Disk Defragmenter. (See "Running the Disk Defragmenter Program" page 2.) Review the Start menu • Set to http://www.hp.com/ support select your country/region and ...for updates • Update definition files or schedule a monthly or schedule a weekly automatic update. The first partition contains the System Recovery information. Back up the desktop • Delete or uninstall unneeded icons and applications. (See "Removing Unused Programs" on page 16...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 6 If desired, select the buttons next to Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of the USB cable on the card. Replace the memory card if necessary. 14 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Some cards have a Read/...one of the card. Possible solution Close all open programs and windows. 2 Click Start, and then click My Computer. 3 Right-click the hard disk drive that you are storing has not exceeded the storage limit of the supported types: CompactFlash (1, 2, and Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro...
...Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 6 If desired, select the buttons next to Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of the USB cable on the card. Replace the memory card if necessary. 14 PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Some cards have a Read/...one of the card. Possible solution Close all open programs and windows. 2 Click Start, and then click My Computer. 3 Right-click the hard disk drive that you are storing has not exceeded the storage limit of the supported types: CompactFlash (1, 2, and Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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...during normal operation. Some software repairs are in this document. Your hard disk drive contains a System Recovery image that you force the PC to your hard disk drive. As a backup, you to make the HP PC Recovery Tools CD. You should also make changes to reload the operating system into... its memory, which clears some problems that follow. See "Creating a Recovery Tools CD" on your hard disk drive. Software Repair Overview...
...during normal operation. Some software repairs are in this document. Your hard disk drive contains a System Recovery image that you force the PC to your hard disk drive. As a backup, you to make the HP PC Recovery Tools CD. You should also make changes to reload the operating system into... its memory, which clears some problems that follow. See "Creating a Recovery Tools CD" on your hard disk drive. Software Repair Overview...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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The Help and Support Center displays. 3 Type system restore into the Search box, and ... 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then Device Manager. Application and Driver Recovery If an individual factory-installed driver or software program (also know as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. NOTE: To ensure your PC ...Control Panel, and then Add or Remove Programs), the operating system automatically creates a restore point before using the Compaq Application Recovery program (select models only). The Device Manager displays. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to expand the device ...
The Help and Support Center displays. 3 Type system restore into the Search box, and ... 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then Device Manager. Application and Driver Recovery If an individual factory-installed driver or software program (also know as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. NOTE: To ensure your PC ...Control Panel, and then Add or Remove Programs), the operating system automatically creates a restore point before using the Compaq Application Recovery program (select models only). The Device Manager displays. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to expand the device ...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you will see "Running System Recovery from the recovery image or discs. WARNING: Do not skip this PC. Some data files may have finished recovering applications or drivers, close the Application Recovery program. The Full System Recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers from the Hard Disk Drive...
... an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you will see "Running System Recovery from the recovery image or discs. WARNING: Do not skip this PC. Some data files may have finished recovering applications or drivers, close the Application Recovery program. The Full System Recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers from the Hard Disk Drive...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... a safe place. Choosing Recovery Disc Media There are fewer discs to using the Compaq Recovery Tools CD to change your PC. The next time you create can only be used with your hard disk drive, create System Recovery discs as you can create a Recovery Tools CD. To create recovery discs, your PC model. Creating System Recovery Discs Complete the...
... a safe place. Choosing Recovery Disc Media There are fewer discs to using the Compaq Recovery Tools CD to change your PC. The next time you create can only be used with your hard disk drive, create System Recovery discs as you can create a Recovery Tools CD. To create recovery discs, your PC model. Creating System Recovery Discs Complete the...
PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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... To run the System Recovery program using recovery discs: 1 If the PC works, create a backup CD or DVD containing all external drives and remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your hard disk drive. Choose Yes to turn on 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...
... To run the System Recovery program using recovery discs: 1 If the PC works, create a backup CD or DVD containing all external drives and remove the HP Personal Media Drive if your hard disk drive. Choose Yes to turn on 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...
PC Basics Guide
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.... 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start on the taskbar. 3 Click My Computer. 4 Right-click the hard disk drive you empty the Recycle Bin, the files are not using Application Recovery. 1 Click Start. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs. 4 Click the Change or Remove Programs... all files. 3 Click Yes to complete. Uninstalling Programs CAUTION: Do not uninstall an unfamiliar program. You can retrieve files from the hard disk drive, it is not already selected. 5 Select the program to close the window. 40 PC Basics Guide When you want to delete, ...
.... 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start on the taskbar. 3 Click My Computer. 4 Right-click the hard disk drive you empty the Recycle Bin, the files are not using Application Recovery. 1 Click Start. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs. 4 Click the Change or Remove Programs... all files. 3 Click Yes to complete. Uninstalling Programs CAUTION: Do not uninstall an unfamiliar program. You can retrieve files from the hard disk drive, it is not already selected. 5 Select the program to close the window. 40 PC Basics Guide When you want to delete, ...
Getting Started Guide
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Using the HP Personal Media Drive 53 You can be used as digital photos, music, videos, and other drives on your PC. Using the HP Personal Media Drive The HP Personal Media Drive (sold separately) can also use the HP Personal Media Drive to transfer media files such as an internal or external USB hard disk drive designed to quickly and easily increase your storage capacity and to back up other important files. See your System Recovery documentation. NOTE: Before starting the System Recovery Program, remove the HP Personal Media Drive.
Using the HP Personal Media Drive 53 You can be used as digital photos, music, videos, and other drives on your PC. Using the HP Personal Media Drive The HP Personal Media Drive (sold separately) can also use the HP Personal Media Drive to transfer media files such as an internal or external USB hard disk drive designed to quickly and easily increase your storage capacity and to back up other important files. See your System Recovery documentation. NOTE: Before starting the System Recovery Program, remove the HP Personal Media Drive.