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How To Reset Compaq Cq 57 To Factory Settings

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HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 9

... Utility ...60 Starting Setup Utility ...60 Changing the language of Setup Utility 60 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 61 Displaying system information 61 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility 62 Exiting Setup Utility ...62 Updating the BIOS ...62 Determining the BIOS version 62 Downloading a BIOS update 63 Using System Diagnostics ...64...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 11

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HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 32

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HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 33

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HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 36

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HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 66

...a system, all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as possible after the computer left the factory. Updates to the operating system and other Microsoft® programs, as a deterrent, but ...cable is blocked. Your computer or networking equipment may already have become available after you set of the security cable slot on the network. To temporarily resolve the problem, disable ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 67

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HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 72

...when you need to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Restoring factory settings in the lower-left corner of the BIOS may be available on the HP Web ...contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you restore the factory settings. To return all settings in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Exiting Setup Utility ● To exit Setup Utility...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 80

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HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 81

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Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist - Page 1

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Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 7

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Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 37

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Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 38

... recovery discs or a recovery flash drive as soon as you set up the computer. ● Windows has its original factory state. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. ...and movies, recorded TV shows, documents, spreadsheets and presentations, e-mails, and Internet favorites and settings during this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the recovery partition...
Compaq Presario CQ57 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 6

... Utility ...79 Starting Setup Utility 79 Changing the language of Setup Utility 79 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 80 Displaying system information 80 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility 81 Exiting Setup Utility 81 Updating the BIOS 81 Determining the BIOS version 82 Downloading a BIOS update 82 Using System Diagnostics ...83...
Compaq Presario CQ57 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 89

... versions of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. Restoring factory settings in compressed files called SoftPaqs. To return all settings in the lower-left corner of the BIOS may be available on ...from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not changed when you restore the factory settings. Most BIOS updates on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press...
Compaq Presario CQ57 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 95

...other reason you need to restore your system to its factory image you will need for the presence of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive that ...information and restore it if ever needed. This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Creating a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (Recovery Manager software feature) ● Performing a system restore ...
Compaq Presario CQ57 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 96

...drive (purchased separately) to its original factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for the first time. To create a set of recovery discs or one set of recovery discs or a recovery flash .... 88 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Creating restore media HP recommends that you create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive to be sure that you can restore your computer...
Compaq Presario CQ57 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 97

... original factory state. Software not provided with this process. or - ● Turn on the hard drive. Then, press f11 while the "F11 (System Recovery)" message is an option to back up pictures, music and other audio, videos and movies, recorded TV shows, documents, spreadsheets and presentations, e-mails, Internet favorites and settings during...

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