Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...if you experience serious system failure or instability. Note the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or ... Creation. 2. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. All these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. Create these...
...if you experience serious system failure or instability. Note the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or ... Creation. 2. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. All these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. Create these...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...You can be a time-saver if you have to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. Display the screen. 2. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. Back up your system at the following times: ● At regularly scheduled ... data files, you should back up your system on the type of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings. The discs you use any of the following when backing up: ● Create system restore points using them to discs, ...
...You can be a time-saver if you have to discs, use will depend on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. Display the screen. 2. To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. Back up your system at the following times: ● At regularly scheduled ... data files, you should back up your system on the type of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings. The discs you use any of the following when backing up: ● Create system restore points using them to discs, ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for your computer. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to improve the security of the computer. 1. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. Refer to AC power before you start the backup...
... software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for your computer. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to improve the security of the computer. 1. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. Refer to AC power before you start the backup...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... settings. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to save and name a snapshot of your mind, you can reverse the restoration. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click Create. 6. A system restore point allows you to a restore point (created at a specific point in time.... files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click System Restore. 5. Using system restore points 5
... settings. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to save and name a snapshot of your mind, you can reverse the restoration. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click Create. 6. A system restore point allows you to a restore point (created at a specific point in time.... files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click System Restore. 5. Using system restore points 5
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NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Back up your computer. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up all personal files. 2. If that is the case, recovery discs have not already ...files that you have a recovery partition. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not ...
NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Back up your computer. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up all personal files. 2. If that is the case, recovery discs have not already ...files that you have a recovery partition. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 4 Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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.... To restore the system from the partition on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on the screen. 2. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. or - ● Turn on or restart... the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. If the computer does not have been included for recovery" message is displayed at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select Start ...
.... To restore the system from the partition on the hard drive, accessed by pressing either of the screen. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on the screen. 2. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. or - ● Turn on or restart... the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. If the computer does not have been included for recovery" message is displayed at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select Start ...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... same password for a Windows security feature. Passwords can be set in Windows or in a file on the computer. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. For...
... same password for a Windows security feature. Passwords can be set in Windows or in a file on the computer. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. For...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Administrator Password, ... Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message...
...turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Administrator Password, ... Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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..., and then press enter 4 times. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password To set a power-on password, type... Utility by turning on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Entering a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to...
..., and then press enter 4 times. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Open the Setup Utility by turning on password To set a power-on password, type... Utility by turning on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Entering a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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.... Click Yes to register more fingerprints. View the demonstration, and then click Next. Click Finish. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you register additional fingerprints. When you are finished registering fingerprints, click Next.
.... Click Yes to register more fingerprints. View the demonstration, and then click Next. Click Finish. Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on the screen that you register additional fingerprints. When you are finished registering fingerprints, click Next.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - 1. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is not working. While the "Press the ESC ...-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2.
Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - 1. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for Startup Menu" message is not working. While the "Press the ESC ...-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.... 5. To save your language selected is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When a confirmation prompt with your change and exit the Setup Utility,... use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit ...
.... 5. To save your language selected is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When a confirmation prompt with your change and exit the Setup Utility,... use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Displaying system information 3 When the Startup Menu is displayed. 3. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use ...at step 1. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - If the Setup Utility is open , begin at step 2. 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the ...
...to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. Displaying system information 3 When the Startup Menu is displayed. 3. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use ...at step 1. Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - If the Setup Utility is open , begin at step 2. 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information: 1. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. b. Updating the BIOS To... To download a BIOS update: 1. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to download your hard drive. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Access the page...
... the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information: 1. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. b. Updating the BIOS To... To download a BIOS update: 1. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to download your hard drive. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Access the page...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...Double-click your hard drive. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: If you connect your computer to install the update. The system automatically shuts down after the ...has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Make a note of the path to the location ...
...Double-click your hard drive. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: If you connect your computer to install the update. The system automatically shuts down after the ...has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Make a note of the path to the location ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs can be created... discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs
... to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs can be created... discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...+fn+prt sc. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. Backup suggestions 5 Display the screen. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and.... ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your preferences. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows&#...
...+fn+prt sc. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. Backup suggestions 5 Display the screen. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and.... ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your preferences. Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows&#...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you revert to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer ... restoration. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. NOTE: Recovering to create a restore point. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your system files and settings. A system restore point allows you to a restore point and then change...
Follow the on -screen instructions. 6 Chapter 3 Backing up your system, you revert to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer ... restoration. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. NOTE: Recovering to create a restore point. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your system files and settings. A system restore point allows you to a restore point and then change...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs 7 Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Software not... provided with your operating system and software. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If that ...
...the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs 7 Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Software not... provided with your operating system and software. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If that ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to it's factory condition. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on the screen. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. You will not be able to recover using this...
... from the partition on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to it's factory condition. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on the screen. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your operating system and software. You will not be able to recover using this...
