HP 8760w SQ575UP#ABA manual Recovering and Reinstalling Software

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Solving Problems with Your Computer

Recovering and Reinstalling Software

Recovering and Reinstalling Software

You can use the Recovery CD to recover an original build. If you need to recover a specific application, you can reinstall the software directly from your hard drive; for instructions, see “To recover an application” in the Reference Guide.

The Recovery CD provides the HP notebook–specific Windows drivers to configure your custom system. You can find drivers:

•On the hard drive under c:\hp\drivers.

•On the Recovery CD, under \hp\drivers.

•On the HP notebook web site at www.hp.com/notebooks. This web site contains the latest updates of software drivers for your computer.

 

To recover the factory installation of your hard disk

 

The following procedure describes how to recover the original Windows software and

 

operating system that came with your computer.

 

 

CAUTION

This procedure formats the hard disk drive. After the hard disk drive is formatted,

 

you’ll need to reinstall any applications. Reformatting the hard disk drive will

 

erase all data on the disk.

Do not interrupt the following process or unplug the AC adapter until the process is complete.

1.Important: back up all data from your hard disk. The following steps delete all data from the disk.

2.Connect the AC adapter to the computer.

3.Insert the Recovery CD (disc 1) in the CD-ROM drive. If the computer is turned off, insert a straightened paper clip into the hole on the drive door to open it.

4.Turn on or restart the computer. If the computer is running, click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart.

5.When you see the HP logo, press ESC to display the Boot menu.

6.Use the arrow keys to select the CD-ROM drive as the boot device, and press Enter.

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Contents HP Notebook PC Startup Guide Startup Guide HP Software Product License Agreement Startup Guide Edition History Page Contents Startup Guide Introducing Your Computer Taking Inventory To find more informationIdentifying Parts of the Notebook Top and right side viewFront view Rear and left side view Bottom view Status lights Setting Up the Computer To install the batteryTo connect AC power To connect a phone line To set up Windows To turn on the computerTo register your computer To reset your computer Page Using Your Computer To use the touch pad Operating the ComputerTo use the Fn hot keys Using Your Computer Operating the Computer Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Using Your Computer Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Page Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption To use manual power managementSystem Hibernation Using Battery Power To check the battery statusTo respond to a low-battery warning Page Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing RAM Modules Removing RAM Modules Page Service and Support Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Startup Guide To get help from the HP notebook web site Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PCTo use the Reference Guide To call HP for service and support Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Omnibook XE3 Series Notebooks Obtaining Repair Service To receive warranty repair serviceTo prepare your computer for shipment Page Solving Problems with Your Computer Hard disk drive problems Troubleshooting TechniquesDisplay problems Keyboard, touch pad, and mouse problems Performance problemsPower and battery problems Startup problems Testing Hardware Operation Menu Recovering and Reinstalling Software To recover the factory installation of your hard diskStartup Guide Page Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware and Bios Specifications Safety Information Power cordsBattery safety Laser safety Regulatory Information Canada Responsible PartyEuropean Union International JapanRussia EMC Index LANUSB
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