Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
Table of contents 1 Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... computer is later than those currently installed on the computer, you connect your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. At the download area: a. b. Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you want to reliable external power using the AC adapter. When...
... computer is later than those currently installed on the computer, you connect your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. At the download area: a. b. Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you want to reliable external power using the AC adapter. When...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...software you can delete the downloaded file from your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to download...exe extension (for your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Access the page on the ...
...software you can delete the downloaded file from your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to download...exe extension (for your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Access the page on the ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...or instability. 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and ... With Recovery Manager, you can recover your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you with...
...or instability. 2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and ... With Recovery Manager, you can recover your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you with...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the computer if prompted. Follow the on the screen. 3. Restart the computer if prompted. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you to remove, and then click Uninstall.... 2. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. e. NOTE Software not provided with this computer must be ...
...the computer if prompted. Follow the on the screen. 3. Restart the computer if prompted. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you to remove, and then click Uninstall.... 2. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. e. NOTE Software not provided with this computer must be ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery...
... the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery...
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Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW Index 13
Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW Index 13
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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.... Select Start > Computer > System properties tab. 2. NOTE If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is installed on your computer. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Refer to improve the security of your computer: NOTE...
.... Select Start > Computer > System properties tab. 2. NOTE If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is installed on your computer. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Refer to improve the security of your computer: NOTE...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... CAUTION To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device. NOTE The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
... CAUTION To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device. NOTE The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or... enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Like standard PC Cards, ...
... an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or... enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Like standard PC Cards, ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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NOTE The first time you will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. NOTE An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is not in use. 6 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in the notification area, at the far right of available options may be displayed. When you insert an ExpressCard, you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in on the card until it is firmly seated. 2.
NOTE The first time you will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. NOTE An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is not in use. 6 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in the notification area, at the far right of available options may be displayed. When you insert an ExpressCard, you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in on the card until it is firmly seated. 2.
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. In addition to open your computer. ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, either ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the active...
... models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. In addition to open your computer. ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, either ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the active...
Compaq Presario F500 and G6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... points 92 Create a system restore point 92 Restore to a previous date and time 92 Creating recovery discs 93 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 93 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 94 Reinstalling programs from discs 94 Performing a recovery 94 Recovering from the recovery discs 95 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive...
... points 92 Create a system restore point 92 Restore to a previous date and time 92 Creating recovery discs 93 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 93 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 94 Reinstalling programs from discs 94 Performing a recovery 94 Recovering from the recovery discs 95 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive...
Compaq Presario F500 and G6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... restoring it in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from... recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help ...
... restoring it in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from... recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help ...
Compaq Presario F500 and G6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... or DVDs for the computer. NOTE: If you can go to factory settings, in a safe place. Click Advanced Options. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is fully uninstalled. Creating recovery discs Recovery Manager creates a set of recovery discs can be created...
... or DVDs for the computer. NOTE: If you can go to factory settings, in a safe place. Click Advanced Options. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is fully uninstalled. Creating recovery discs Recovery Manager creates a set of recovery discs can be created...
Compaq Presario F500 and G6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...> Uninstall a program. c. Restart the computer if prompted. If the driver is still on the hard drive. b. Follow the on the screen. 3. Reinstall the program or driver: a. d. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Click Advanced Options. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you ...Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. Remove the program or driver: NOTE: In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is not listed, it does not need to repair or restore...
...> Uninstall a program. c. Restart the computer if prompted. If the driver is still on the hard drive. b. Follow the on the screen. 3. Reinstall the program or driver: a. d. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Click Advanced Options. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you ...Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. Remove the program or driver: NOTE: In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is not listed, it does not need to repair or restore...
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removal 47 spare part number 15, 20, 47 Display Screw Kit, spare part number 15, 20 display specifications 68 drive light 6 drivers, reinstalling 93 drives, boot order 66 drives, preventing damage 23 DVD-RW and CD-RW Combo Drive precautions 23 removal 36 spare part number 13, ...
removal 47 spare part number 15, 20, 47 Display Screw Kit, spare part number 15, 20 display specifications 68 drive light 6 drivers, reinstalling 93 drives, boot order 66 drives, preventing damage 23 DVD-RW and CD-RW Combo Drive precautions 23 removal 36 spare part number 13, ...