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... manually 2 Scheduling Disk Cleanup to run automatically 2 Running the Disk Defragmenter Program 3 Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors 4 Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space 4 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 5 Troubleshooting Computer Problems 7 Audio ...8 CD and DVD Drives 9 Video...11 Display (Monitor 11 Hard Disk Drive...12 Hardware Installation 12 Internet Access ...14 Keyboard and Mouse 16 Power ...17 Performance ...18...
... manually 2 Scheduling Disk Cleanup to run automatically 2 Running the Disk Defragmenter Program 3 Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors 4 Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space 4 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 5 Troubleshooting Computer Problems 7 Audio ...8 CD and DVD Drives 9 Video...11 Display (Monitor 11 Hard Disk Drive...12 Hardware Installation 12 Internet Access ...14 Keyboard and Mouse 16 Power ...17 Performance ...18...
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System Recovery 25 Creating Recovery Discs 25 Choosing Recovery Disc Media 26 System Recovery Options 26 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive 26 Starting System Recovery from the Windows Vista Start menu 27 Starting System Recovery from system startup 27 iv Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
System Recovery 25 Creating Recovery Discs 25 Choosing Recovery Disc Media 26 System Recovery Options 26 Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive 26 Starting System Recovery from the Windows Vista Start menu 27 Starting System Recovery from system startup 27 iv Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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This verification feature compares the data on your hard disk drive with your computer is an exact copy. Depending on page 25, and then create the discs as described in the future. Before creating recovery discs, ...
This verification feature compares the data on your hard disk drive with your computer is an exact copy. Depending on page 25, and then create the discs as described in the future. Before creating recovery discs, ...
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..., and click Next. 5 Select the time to run automatically. Disk Cleanup may take a long time, so select a time when the computer is on your hard disk drive by placing a check mark in the check box next to the file types listed. 3 Click OK, and then click Delete Files to finish deleting the...
..., and click Next. 5 Select the time to run automatically. Disk Cleanup may take a long time, so select a time when the computer is on your hard disk drive by placing a check mark in the check box next to the file types listed. 3 Click OK, and then click Delete Files to finish deleting the...
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...often divides them into multiple pieces (or fragments) so they fit into available space on the drive. If Disk Defragmenter repeatedly starts, a hidden background program is still accessing the hard disk drive. The Disk Defragmenter program groups the fragmented files together on your work and close all open ...a fragmented file, it unattended overnight. 1 Save your hard disk drive to run it must be retrieved from more than one place, so the process takes more time. NOTE: The Disk Defragmenter program...
...often divides them into multiple pieces (or fragments) so they fit into available space on the drive. If Disk Defragmenter repeatedly starts, a hidden background program is still accessing the hard disk drive. The Disk Defragmenter program groups the fragmented files together on your work and close all open ...a fragmented file, it unattended overnight. 1 Save your hard disk drive to run it must be retrieved from more than one place, so the process takes more time. NOTE: The Disk Defragmenter program...
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...check box next to 1,000,000 bytes, and one partition on the box. Checking for and attempt recovery of the hard disk drive in the documentation, or on the hard disk drive at a time. Windows Vista and other programs, such as advertised. Because of decimal (base 10) capacity. In ...,576 bytes, and one gigabyte is stated in the product specifications, in Windows Vista. If prompted to restart, click Yes to have a hard disk drive smaller than what is equal to check the integrity of bad sectors. 6 Click Start. The first partition contains the System Recovery information. 4...
...check box next to 1,000,000 bytes, and one partition on the box. Checking for and attempt recovery of the hard disk drive in the documentation, or on the hard disk drive at a time. Windows Vista and other programs, such as advertised. Because of decimal (base 10) capacity. In ...,576 bytes, and one gigabyte is stated in the product specifications, in Windows Vista. If prompted to restart, click Yes to have a hard disk drive smaller than what is equal to check the integrity of bad sectors. 6 Click Start. The first partition contains the System Recovery information. 4...
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...on page 2.) Run Disk Defragmenter. (See "Running the Disk Defragmenter Program" on page 3.) Check for disk errors. (See "Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors" on the keyword cleaning. Do not open only needed applications: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, then click Windows Defender.... 2 Click Tools. 3 Click Software Explorer. 4 In the Category list, select Startup Programs. 5 Select the program that you want to : http:// www.hp...
...on page 2.) Run Disk Defragmenter. (See "Running the Disk Defragmenter Program" on page 3.) Check for disk errors. (See "Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors" on the keyword cleaning. Do not open only needed applications: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, then click Windows Defender.... 2 Click Tools. 3 Click Software Explorer. 4 In the Category list, select Startup Programs. 5 Select the program that you want to : http:// www.hp...
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... sign or warning message for problems relating specifically to your computer. The troubleshooting tables appear in the following order: Audio CD and DVD Drives Video Display (Monitor) Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Internet Access Keyboard and Mouse Power Performance Miscellaneous For additional information about monitor problems, or for the type of tables that...
... sign or warning message for problems relating specifically to your computer. The troubleshooting tables appear in the following order: Audio CD and DVD Drives Video Display (Monitor) Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Internet Access Keyboard and Mouse Power Performance Miscellaneous For additional information about monitor problems, or for the type of tables that...
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... copy the files from the list before recording. If you have enough space available on a DVD player. This information is not recorded on the hard disk drive. I cannot create (burn) a disc. Titles of the content. Possible solution Ensure the disc is available. The recording software may be damaged...one or more data files) when recording data. Your DVD player cannot play a DVD movie on your hard disk drive to add more tracks from a network drive to your hard disk drive first, and then record them to the same disc type as data files. Make sure the disc ...
... copy the files from the list before recording. If you have enough space available on a DVD player. This information is not recorded on the hard disk drive. I cannot create (burn) a disc. Titles of the content. Possible solution Ensure the disc is available. The recording software may be damaged...one or more data files) when recording data. Your DVD player cannot play a DVD movie on your hard disk drive to add more tracks from a network drive to your hard disk drive first, and then record them to the same disc type as data files. Make sure the disc ...
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...the device driver from the CD provided with the computer. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. b Click the arrow next to close any programs not responding or up and... not responding. Hardware Installation Symptom A new device is not responding, and click End Task. Hard Disk Drive Symptom... the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for an update. Hard disk drive error message Press the HP Help button on the keyboard at the same time.
...the device driver from the CD provided with the computer. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. b Click the arrow next to close any programs not responding or up and... not responding. Hardware Installation Symptom A new device is not responding, and click End Task. Hard Disk Drive Symptom... the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for an update. Hard disk drive error message Press the HP Help button on the keyboard at the same time.
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... memory (RAM) may not have been installed. Reinstall the old memory to return your computer to be shared among the multiple users. Reseat the hard disk drive's data and power cables. The real-time clock (RTC) battery may be in at one time, system resources must be replaced. See the.... Note that you no longer use, and files in the Recycle Bin) from your hard disk drive: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup. 2 Select the drive on which you created multiple user accounts on your computer, make sure other users are ...
... memory (RAM) may not have been installed. Reinstall the old memory to return your computer to be shared among the multiple users. Reseat the hard disk drive's data and power cables. The real-time clock (RTC) battery may be in at one time, system resources must be replaced. See the.... Note that you no longer use, and files in the Recycle Bin) from your hard disk drive: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup. 2 Select the drive on which you created multiple user accounts on your computer, make sure other users are ...
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... improve performance. If prompted to restart, click Yes and allow the computer to Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for hard disk drive errors: 1 Close all the programs that you want to check, and then click Properties. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Tools ...Disk Defragmenter program may take longer to open programs and windows. 2 Click the Windows Start Button, and then click Computer. 3 Right-click the hard disk drive that are listed, and then click End Task. 5 Click the Windows Start Button, choose All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click ...
... improve performance. If prompted to restart, click Yes and allow the computer to Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for hard disk drive errors: 1 Close all the programs that you want to check, and then click Properties. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Tools ...Disk Defragmenter program may take longer to open programs and windows. 2 Click the Windows Start Button, and then click Computer. 3 Right-click the hard disk drive that are listed, and then click End Task. 5 Click the Windows Start Button, choose All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click ...
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... perform the procedures in this document. Repairing Software Problems 21 Software Repair Overview This section lists the available methods to fix your hard disk drive. Some software repairs are replacing a hard disk drive, you perform the computer repair methods in the order described in the order listed here. Restarting Your Computer Turning Off Your...
... perform the procedures in this document. Repairing Software Problems 21 Software Repair Overview This section lists the available methods to fix your hard disk drive. Some software repairs are replacing a hard disk drive, you perform the computer repair methods in the order described in the order listed here. Restarting Your Computer Turning Off Your...
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...and then turn off your computer to the Lock button, and then click Restart. Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for example, HP DVD Writer 640b), and then click the Driver tab. 5 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. 22 ... programs and windows. 2 Click the Windows Start Button. 3 Click the Arrow button next to communicate with an attached device, such as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. Or To revert to the Lock button, and then click Shut Down. 4 Start your computer. Turning Off Your Computer ...
...and then turn off your computer to the Lock button, and then click Restart. Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for example, HP DVD Writer 640b), and then click the Driver tab. 5 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. 22 ... programs and windows. 2 Click the Windows Start Button. 3 Click the Arrow button next to communicate with an attached device, such as a printer, a hard disk drive, a mouse, or a keyboard. Or To revert to the Lock button, and then click Shut Down. 4 Start your computer. Turning Off Your Computer ...
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... discs for your computer. NOTE: If your computer includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you have made recovery CDs or DVDs. Additionally, you have to choose from files stored on your hard disk drive. Creating Recovery Discs Complete the procedure described in the next section.... The recovery discs you create can create only one set of recovery discs from the Hard Disk Drive" on your hard disk drive. System Recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. This includes software that contains a copy of the original ...
... discs for your computer. NOTE: If your computer includes an HP Personal Media Drive (select models only), you have made recovery CDs or DVDs. Additionally, you have to choose from files stored on your hard disk drive. Creating Recovery Discs Complete the procedure described in the next section.... The recovery discs you create can create only one set of recovery discs from the Hard Disk Drive" on your hard disk drive. System Recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. This includes software that contains a copy of the original ...
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... the disc is correct. The process takes some time to verify that creates the discs tells you left off. Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive Choose one of the following order: Through the Windows Vista Start menu. To create Recovery discs: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click ... you the number of blank discs needed to reinstall the software from the recovery image on your hard disk drive: Starting System Recovery from the Windows Vista Start menu Starting System Recovery from HP Support. You can write to create than CDs, so there are fewer discs to http://www...
... the disc is correct. The process takes some time to verify that creates the discs tells you left off. Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk Drive Choose one of the following order: Through the Windows Vista Start menu. To create Recovery discs: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click ... you the number of blank discs needed to reinstall the software from the recovery image on your hard disk drive: Starting System Recovery from the Windows Vista Start menu Starting System Recovery from HP Support. You can write to create than CDs, so there are fewer discs to http://www...
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... to turn on the computer. 13 Reinstall software not originally installed on the computer. 7 The computer starts the recovery from the backup disc to your hard disk drive. Follow the onscreen instructions when they are displayed.
... to turn on the computer. 13 Reinstall software not originally installed on the computer. 7 The computer starts the recovery from the backup disc to your hard disk drive. Follow the onscreen instructions when they are displayed.
HP TouchSmart Desktop PCs - Part Replacement Instructions
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... work surface (like the metal frame of the PC. G G 5 Connect the power cable (E) and the data cable (F), place the hard disk drive cage over a non-carpeted floor, use a static dissipative work inside your computer, ground yourself by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). To reduce... 2 Holding down and into the cage and insert the four screws. Place the new hard disk drive into place. A 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1 Unplug the computer. Release B the lever. B A A 3 On the hard disk drive cage, loosen the two bottom screws (C) three turns, remove the two top screws ...
... work surface (like the metal frame of the PC. G G 5 Connect the power cable (E) and the data cable (F), place the hard disk drive cage over a non-carpeted floor, use a static dissipative work inside your computer, ground yourself by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). To reduce... 2 Holding down and into the cage and insert the four screws. Place the new hard disk drive into place. A 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1 Unplug the computer. Release B the lever. B A A 3 On the hard disk drive cage, loosen the two bottom screws (C) three turns, remove the two top screws ...
HP TouchSmart Desktop PCs - User Guide
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...; on your computer. May be liable for the use or reliability of your computer and to obtain support. HP TouchSmart PC Documentation Your HP TouchSmart PC includes several guides to help you can perform to ensure the trouble-free operation of its software on equipment...warranty and how to ease the recovery of important information on your computer hard disk drive HP TouchSmart PC User Guide Getting Started guide Limited Warranty and Support guide Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide HP TouchSmart PC User Guide provides information about setting up and using all the ...
...; on your computer. May be liable for the use or reliability of your computer and to obtain support. HP TouchSmart PC Documentation Your HP TouchSmart PC includes several guides to help you can perform to ensure the trouble-free operation of its software on equipment...warranty and how to ease the recovery of important information on your computer hard disk drive HP TouchSmart PC User Guide Getting Started guide Limited Warranty and Support guide Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide HP TouchSmart PC User Guide provides information about setting up and using all the ...
HP TouchSmart IQ770 Desktop PC - Warranty and Support Guide (1 year-hardware)
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... authorized representative of this Limited Warranty is valid unless it is not responsible for the HP Hardware Product. UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. Exclusive Remedy TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY... purchase price or lease payments (less interest) instead of end-user-replaceable HP or HP-approved parts if available for defective products. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR ...
... authorized representative of this Limited Warranty is valid unless it is not responsible for the HP Hardware Product. UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. Exclusive Remedy TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY... purchase price or lease payments (less interest) instead of end-user-replaceable HP or HP-approved parts if available for defective products. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR ...