HP 377703-001 manual Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software, Select Start Run

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System Recovery

8.Press esc to continue installing a new copy of the operating system instead of repairing it.

9.Press enter to set up the operating system.

10.Press C to continue setup using this partition.

11.Select Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick), and then press enter.

ÄFormatting this drive deletes all current files.

12.Press F to format the drive.

The reinstallation process begins. This process takes 1 to 2 hours to complete.

The notebook restarts in Windows when the process is complete.

Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software

After the operating system installation process is complete, you must reinstall drivers.

To reinstall drivers, use the Recovery disc included with the notebook:

1.While running Windows, insert the Recovery disc into the optical drive.

2.If the disc does not start immediately:

a.Select Start > Run.

b.Then type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE

where D indicates the optical drive.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions for installing the drivers.

After the drivers are reinstalled, you must reinstall any software you added to the notebook. Follow the installation instructions provided with the software.

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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