HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures ... State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures ... State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... by using Advanced Format drives to the hard drive. Depending on Products with Older Operating Systems It is unused for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation periodically to... sure the hard drive is moved to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 During this process, data is secured in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - however, this ...
... by using Advanced Format drives to the hard drive. Depending on Products with Older Operating Systems It is unused for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation periodically to... sure the hard drive is moved to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 During this process, data is secured in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - however, this ...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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...equipment. Click the System menu icon at the far right of your computer: ● Go to http://www.hp.com/support to the latest versions. In the Update Manager window, click the Check button to check for software updates, click the Settings button on a regular basis to ...download the latest versions of the Update Manager window. Cleaning your computer Cleaning your computer and external devices helps keep them in removing dirt and debris. 32 Chapter 7 Maintaining your programs and drivers on the bottom of HP programs and drivers. If you want to each update that you update...
...equipment. Click the System menu icon at the far right of your computer: ● Go to http://www.hp.com/support to the latest versions. In the Update Manager window, click the Check button to check for software updates, click the Settings button on a regular basis to ...download the latest versions of the Update Manager window. Cleaning your computer Cleaning your computer and external devices helps keep them in removing dirt and debris. 32 Chapter 7 Maintaining your programs and drivers on the bottom of HP programs and drivers. If you want to each update that you update...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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...Creating a restore image on a USB storage device. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and programs and drivers that you create the image restore in the event of the process. HP recommends using a DVD±RW optical drive. Click the System menu icon at the factory. For most recent backup... 8 GB of free space on the storage device. Follow the on the left side of the window, and then click Back Up Now. 4. HP recommends that were installed at the far right of the window, click the down-arrow next to Backup Location, and select the DVD from a backup. You ...
...Creating a restore image on a USB storage device. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and programs and drivers that you create the image restore in the event of the process. HP recommends using a DVD±RW optical drive. Click the System menu icon at the factory. For most recent backup... 8 GB of free space on the storage device. Follow the on the left side of the window, and then click Back Up Now. 4. HP recommends that were installed at the far right of the window, click the down-arrow next to Backup Location, and select the DVD from a backup. You ...
HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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...Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor. SD Logo is subject to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 8 functionality. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of its proprietor and used by HewlettPackard Company under license...Windows 8. The information contained herein is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD and Radeon are set forth in the U.S. Intel, Celeron, Core, and Pentium are available on your computer. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers,...
...Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor. SD Logo is subject to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 8 functionality. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of its proprietor and used by HewlettPackard Company under license...Windows 8. The information contained herein is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD and Radeon are set forth in the U.S. Intel, Celeron, Core, and Pentium are available on your computer. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers,...
HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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...the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all information from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has ...you must use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. Creating recovery media and backups 85 Use the Windows tools to customize the system or restore the factory image if you replace the hard drive. ● Only one set of blank DVD discs ...
...the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all information from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has ...you must use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. Creating recovery media and backups 85 Use the Windows tools to customize the system or restore the factory image if you replace the hard drive. ● Only one set of blank DVD discs ...
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... media. ● The creation process can take up , restoring, and recovering in Windows 8 HP Recovery Manager will be burned. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Do not...
... media. ● The creation process can take up , restoring, and recovering in Windows 8 HP Recovery Manager will be burned. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Do not...
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All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. To check for advanced users only. If the recovery partition is present, a Recovery drive is listed in the search field. Select Recovery Manager from the HP website. ● The Minimized Image Recovery... the flash drive. 5. Recovering using the recovery media 1. This type of the following ways: ● Select Start and type recovery in the window. ● If the recovery media do not work, you to restore your computer did not ship with a recovery partition. 1. Do not interrupt...
All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. To check for advanced users only. If the recovery partition is present, a Recovery drive is listed in the search field. Select Recovery Manager from the HP website. ● The Minimized Image Recovery... the flash drive. 5. Recovering using the recovery media 1. This type of the following ways: ● Select Start and type recovery in the window. ● If the recovery media do not work, you to restore your computer did not ship with a recovery partition. 1. Do not interrupt...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... your computer ...41 Improving performance ...41 Handling drives ...41 Using Disk Defragmenter 41 Using Disk Cleanup ...42 Updating programs and drivers ...42 Cleaning your computer ...42 Cleaning procedures ...42 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 43 Cleaning the sides ... Internet security software ...47 Using antivirus software ...47 Using firewall software ...48 Installing software updates ...48 Installing Windows security updates 48 Installing HP and third-party software updates 48 Securing your wireless network ...48 Backing up your software applications and information 49...
... your computer ...41 Improving performance ...41 Handling drives ...41 Using Disk Defragmenter 41 Using Disk Cleanup ...42 Updating programs and drivers ...42 Cleaning your computer ...42 Cleaning procedures ...42 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 43 Cleaning the sides ... Internet security software ...47 Using antivirus software ...47 Using firewall software ...48 Installing software updates ...48 Installing Windows security updates 48 Installing HP and third-party software updates 48 Securing your wireless network ...48 Backing up your software applications and information 49...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... be software you install on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as you set up your computer, regularly update the software. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer should be sure that does not...to correct security problems and improve software performance. There are installed on your computer. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer and/or network, or it is blocked. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. To be regularly ...
... be software you install on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as you set up your computer, regularly update the software. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer should be sure that does not...to correct security problems and improve software performance. There are installed on your computer. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer and/or network, or it is blocked. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. To be regularly ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... not automatically restart in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Press f9 at the...and type recovery in the window. Restore and recovery 57 ...- This type of the screen. Access HP Recovery Manager in either of a recovery... media do not work, you to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer did not ship...users only. Click System Recovery in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer ...3. Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select... Select Recovery Manager from support through the HP website. or - See Changing the computer...
... not automatically restart in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Press f9 at the...and type recovery in the window. Restore and recovery 57 ...- This type of the screen. Access HP Recovery Manager in either of a recovery... media do not work, you to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer did not ship...users only. Click System Recovery in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer ...3. Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select... Select Recovery Manager from support through the HP website. or - See Changing the computer...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...If the WLAN device you are in the search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. The driver must be displayed. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Press enter...reset the wireless router by removing power from the HP website at http://www.hp.com. If you are trying to connect to the wireless router and are active, several will be displayed. 3. If the computer still cannot make a connection to 15 seconds. Open your country or region. 3. Select ...
...If the WLAN device you are in the search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. The driver must be displayed. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Press enter...reset the wireless router by removing power from the HP website at http://www.hp.com. If you are trying to connect to the wireless router and are active, several will be displayed. 3. If the computer still cannot make a connection to 15 seconds. Open your country or region. 3. Select ...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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...the terms of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. registered trademarks of Windows functionality. HP shall not be available on this guide, contact support. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to most models. To obtain the latest information...be bound by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Not all editions of Windows. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. Bluetooth is a trademark of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and ...
...the terms of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. registered trademarks of Windows functionality. HP shall not be available on this guide, contact support. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to most models. To obtain the latest information...be bound by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Not all editions of Windows. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. Bluetooth is a trademark of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and ...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... 42 7 Maintaining your computer ...44 Improving performance ...44 Handling drives ...44 Using Disk Defragmenter 44 Using Disk Cleanup ...45 Updating programs and drivers ...45 Cleaning your computer ...45 Cleaning procedures ...45 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 46 Cleaning the sides or cover 46 Cleaning... keyboard, or mouse 46 Traveling with or shipping your computer 46 8 Securing your computer and information ...48 Using passwords ...48 Setting Windows passwords 49 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 49 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 49 Using...
... 42 7 Maintaining your computer ...44 Improving performance ...44 Handling drives ...44 Using Disk Defragmenter 44 Using Disk Cleanup ...45 Updating programs and drivers ...45 Cleaning your computer ...45 Cleaning procedures ...45 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 46 Cleaning the sides or cover 46 Cleaning... keyboard, or mouse 46 Traveling with or shipping your computer 46 8 Securing your computer and information ...48 Using passwords ...48 Setting Windows passwords 49 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 49 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 49 Using...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your WLAN on your computer. If you have installed third-party software after you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on page 18. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on . ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your...
Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your WLAN on your computer. If you have installed third-party software after you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on page 18. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on . ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but you would like to reinstall the original operating system in a safe place. ● HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for the programs... used to create recovery media after you successfully set of blank DVD discs that were installed at the factory. Use the Windows tools to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software ...
... factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but you would like to reinstall the original operating system in a safe place. ● HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for the programs... used to create recovery media after you successfully set of blank DVD discs that were installed at the factory. Use the Windows tools to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software ...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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...HP Recovery Manager will be burned. Select Recovery Media Creation, and then follow the on-screen instructions. If you ever need to correct a problem with the computer. Choose the method that best matches your situation and level of expertise: ● Windows offers several options for installation through the Drivers... the keyboard dock before beginning these steps (select models only). 1. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Do not interrupt the creation process. ●...
...HP Recovery Manager will be burned. Select Recovery Media Creation, and then follow the on-screen instructions. If you ever need to correct a problem with the computer. Choose the method that best matches your situation and level of expertise: ● Windows offers several options for installation through the Drivers... the keyboard dock before beginning these steps (select models only). 1. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Do not interrupt the creation process. ●...