HP 377703-001 manual System Restore Points

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System Recovery

System Restore Points

System Restore is an operating system feature that allows you to reverse undesirable changes to your notebook by restoring the notebook to an earlier state, called a restore point. A restore point is a “snapshot” of your software, drivers, and operating system files at a particular time. The notebook automatically creates restore points at regular intervals and may create additional restore points when you change your personal settings or add software or hardware.

You can manually create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your system files and settings. It is recommended that you manually create restore points

Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware.

Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally.

Restoring to any restore point does not affect your data files. For example, restoring your system software to an earlier state will not affect documents or e-mails that you saved after that time.

If you do not like the results of your restoration, you can reverse the restoration.

Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Next Steps Index Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Before You Begin Access the Online User GuidesTroubleshooting Resources Identify the Setup Hardware Insert the Battery Pack Connect the Communication Device ModemConnecting the Modem Cable Connecting the Modem with an Adapter Connecting a Network Cable Network CardConnect the Notebook to External Power Hardware Setup Open the Notebook Turn on the Notebook Software Setup Software Setup Welcome to Microsoft Windows Select Your Regional PreferencesAccept the License Agreements Protect Your NotebookName Your Notebook Enter an Administrator Password Select Models Only Register Online Create User Accounts Select Models Only Press the Finish ButtonNext Steps Protect the Notebook from Viruses Protect the Notebook from Power Surges Protect Your PrivacyNext Steps Use the Notebook Safely Turn Off the Notebook Properly Getting Started Top Components LightsComponent Description On Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled Component Description TouchPad Buttons, Switches and Readers You to open the following software Component Description 10 Keys Component Description Esc keyHotkey Quick Reference Quick Reference for aFront Components Rear Components Component Description Right-Side Components Left-Side Components Speakers, headphones, headset, or Bottom Components Docking connector Only on a hard, flat surface. Do Connects an optional travel battery Display Components Wireless Antennae Select Models Only Labels Specifications Operating EnvironmentRated Input Power System Recovery Safeguarding Your DataAltiris Local Recovery System Restore Points Creating a System Restore Point Restoring to a Restore PointReinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from the Hard Drive Reinstalling Applications from DiscsRepairing the Operating System Reinstalling the Operating System Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software Select Start RunIndex Index Index-3 Index-4 Operating System disc A-1,A-8 Release latches Battery pack 4-20,4-21 display 4-13,4-23 Index-7