Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... system restore points ...7 When to create restore 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 drive 10...
... system restore points ...7 When to create restore 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 drive 10...
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...computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to enter Setup" message is later than those... update will need this path when you connect your computer to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be downloaded. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging ...
...computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to enter Setup" message is later than those... update will need this path when you connect your computer to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be downloaded. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging ...
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...After a message on the screen. Double-click your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Using the hard drive path you want to install the software. 4. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. NOTE Make a note of the path to download ...an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to the location on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. The installation ...
...After a message on the screen. Double-click your hard drive. 4 Chapter 1 Updating software ENWW Using the hard drive path you want to install the software. 4. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. NOTE Make a note of the path to download ...an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to the location on the HP Web site that contains the update. 7. The installation ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). ENWW 5 Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard...
... provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). ENWW 5 Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard...
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.... NOTE Before reinstalling the program, be removed. a. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. Reinstall the program or driver: a. b. Reinstalling programs from the manufacturer's Web site. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 If the driver is not listed, it does not need to the factory image but cannot restore your computer, the reinstallation process...
.... NOTE Before reinstalling the program, be removed. a. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. Reinstall the program or driver: a. b. Reinstalling programs from the manufacturer's Web site. ENWW Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 If the driver is not listed, it does not need to the factory image but cannot restore your computer, the reinstallation process...
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... these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you create or from recovery discs that was preinstalled at...-screen instructions. 10 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW Then select Recovery Manager. NOTE Recovery Manager only recovers software that you experience system failure or instability. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can perform a... Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities.
... these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you create or from recovery discs that was preinstalled at...-screen instructions. 10 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW Then select Recovery Manager. NOTE Recovery Manager only recovers software that you experience system failure or instability. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can perform a... Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities.
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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
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... CAUTION To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to the USB port. 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. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. To...
... CAUTION To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to the USB port. 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. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. To...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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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 ...). NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW 2 ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a...
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 ...). NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW 2 ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a...
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Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in the notification area, at the far right of available options may be displayed. NOTE An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. 2. NOTE The first time you will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. 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. 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. NOTE An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. 2. NOTE The first time you will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. 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. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is not in use. 6 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ● Answers to questions about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Opening a Web browser ...HP support specialists. fn+f12 Using hotkeys To use the computer and Windows features. ● Updates 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 ...
...the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ● Answers to questions about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Opening a Web browser ...HP support specialists. fn+f12 Using hotkeys To use the computer and Windows features. ● Updates 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 ...
Compaq Presario F500 and G6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... create restore 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...
... create restore 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...
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...back up ● On a regularly scheduled basis. Backing up your information When to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Back up suggestions ● Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature. ● Store personal files in the ...image if you have to factory settings in case of your important system files. ● Make a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Set reminders to protect your settings. This feature helps you create. With Recovery Manager, you can be a time saver ...
...back up ● On a regularly scheduled basis. Backing up your information When to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Back up suggestions ● Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature. ● Store personal files in the ...image if you have to factory settings in case of your important system files. ● Make a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Set reminders to protect your settings. This feature helps you create. With Recovery Manager, you can be a time saver ...
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...you have finished creating the recovery discs. Recovering system information 93 Note the following guidelines before inserting it . NOTE: Software not provided with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this computer must be prompted to connect to reinstall ...Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. The System Restore window opens. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is fully uninstalled.
...you have finished creating the recovery discs. Recovering system information 93 Note the following guidelines before inserting it . NOTE: Software not provided with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this computer must be prompted to connect to reinstall ...Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. The System Restore window opens. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is fully uninstalled.
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... or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings. Software not provided with this computer must be removed. Reinstall the program or driver: a. d. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you want to be...Programs and Features list. Remove the program or driver: NOTE: In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is not listed, it does not need to remove, and then click Uninstall. 2. b. b. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. Click ...
... or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings. Software not provided with this computer must be removed. Reinstall the program or driver: a. d. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you want to be...Programs and Features list. Remove the program or driver: NOTE: In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is not listed, it does not need to remove, and then click Uninstall. 2. b. b. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. Click ...