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Troubleshooting and Maintenance 39 Troubleshooting Computer Problems 39 Repairing Software Problems 57 Maintenance ...60 System Recovery...63 Performing the Post-Recovery Procedure 67 Index...69 iv Getting Started (features vary by model)
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 39 Troubleshooting Computer Problems 39 Repairing Software Problems 57 Maintenance ...60 System Recovery...63 Performing the Post-Recovery Procedure 67 Index...69 iv Getting Started (features vary by model)
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...Help box and press Enter. The antivirus program, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes antivirus and firewall components. To resolve the problem permanently, reconfigure the firewall. When you are connected to the Internet, Windows Vista Update automatically notifies you , your computer, and your...them, and, in the notification area) when critical updates are provided within the program. To protect your system. To solve the problem temporarily, disable the firewall, perform the task that they have caused. Run Windows Vista Update monthly to install these updates, or keep...
...Help box and press Enter. The antivirus program, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes antivirus and firewall components. To resolve the problem permanently, reconfigure the firewall. When you are connected to the Internet, Windows Vista Update automatically notifies you , your computer, and your...them, and, in the notification area) when critical updates are provided within the program. To protect your system. To solve the problem temporarily, disable the firewall, perform the task that they have caused. Run Windows Vista Update monthly to install these updates, or keep...
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... provide possible solutions you may encounter while installing, starting up, or using your computer. Maintenance information and guidelines in "Repairing Software Problems" on page 57. Refer to the Help and Support Center or access the Support Web site. (See "Getting More Information"..." on page 55 "Remote control" on page 56 "Memory card reader" on page 56 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 39 Troubleshooting Computer Problems These tables present some symptoms of issues you can try. Troubleshooting and Maintenance This section contains: Troubleshooting tables in the following order...
... provide possible solutions you may encounter while installing, starting up, or using your computer. Maintenance information and guidelines in "Repairing Software Problems" on page 57. Refer to the Help and Support Center or access the Support Web site. (See "Getting More Information"..." on page 55 "Remote control" on page 56 "Memory card reader" on page 56 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 39 Troubleshooting Computer Problems These tables present some symptoms of issues you can try. Troubleshooting and Maintenance This section contains: Troubleshooting tables in the following order...
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... 10 meters (32 feet) for normal use, and within 30 cm (12 inches) during initial setup or for resynchronization. A Check for these problems: Ensure you want to : http://www.hp.com/support Select your country/region and language, search on your computer model number, and then search on the keyword cleaning. Replace...
... 10 meters (32 feet) for normal use, and within 30 cm (12 inches) during initial setup or for resynchronization. A Check for these problems: Ensure you want to : http://www.hp.com/support Select your country/region and language, search on your computer model number, and then search on the keyword cleaning. Replace...
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... restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to open the tray. If you suspect a problem with a vertical drive tray, you must first place the computer on its right side (select models only) before you want to open. 3 Select Eject from...
... restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating drivers" on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to open the tray. If you suspect a problem with a vertical drive tray, you must first place the computer on its right side (select models only) before you want to open. 3 Select Eject from...
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... the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in the device troubleshooter wizard. 8 Restart the computer. If it is a device conflict or problem with the device. Hardware installation (continued) Symptom Possible solution A device does not work after installing a new device. To uninstall the old driver..., right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to the problem device and check for an exclamation point in the Device Manager, this may need to disable one of the devices or uninstall an old device...
... the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in the device troubleshooter wizard. 8 Restart the computer. If it is a device conflict or problem with the device. Hardware installation (continued) Symptom Possible solution A device does not work after installing a new device. To uninstall the old driver..., right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to the problem device and check for an exclamation point in the Device Manager, this may need to disable one of the devices or uninstall an old device...
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... of the software, you may support additional types, such as a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or keyboard. Repairing Software Problems Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. Software repair overview This section lists the available methods for... card reader (select models only) cannot read the memory card. (continued) Possible solution Ensure the memory card is one does not solve your problem: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the...
... of the software, you may support additional types, such as a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or keyboard. Repairing Software Problems Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. Software repair overview This section lists the available methods for... card reader (select models only) cannot read the memory card. (continued) Possible solution Ensure the memory card is one does not solve your problem: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the...
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...exist. When a new program is installed, the operating system automatically creates a restore point before you want to that you experience a problem that of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Always use this by model) If you ...then Control Panel. 3 Click System and Maintenance, and then System. 4 Click System protection. 5 Under Automatic Restore Points, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Microsoft System Restore ...
...exist. When a new program is installed, the operating system automatically creates a restore point before you want to that you experience a problem that of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Always use this by model) If you ...then Control Panel. 3 Click System and Maintenance, and then System. 4 Click System protection. 5 Under Automatic Restore Points, select the disk for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Microsoft System Restore ...
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... ease the recovery of your computer to ensure that it to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your computer if problems arise in the future. Maintenance tasks It is important that you perform simple maintenance of important information on your favorite programs. Sometimes a failing hard disk...
... ease the recovery of your computer to ensure that it to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your computer if problems arise in the future. Maintenance tasks It is important that you perform simple maintenance of important information on your favorite programs. Sometimes a failing hard disk...
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... using the system recovery discs that you encounter recording issues, try alternate media (different types or brands). Check your hard disk drive. If you encounter problems with the data copied to the disc to ensure it is working properly. Remove unused programs, which take up , creating a blanket effect; Dust, pet hair...
... using the system recovery discs that you encounter recording issues, try alternate media (different types or brands). Check your hard disk drive. If you encounter problems with the data copied to the disc to ensure it is working properly. Remove unused programs, which take up , creating a blanket effect; Dust, pet hair...
