HP 355385-001 manual Using the System Restore Utility, Setting a Restore Point

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Software Updates and Restorations

Using the System Restore Utility

The System Restore utility enables you to safeguard your system files and settings by using restore points, which are restorable, benchmark “snapshots” of your system.

The notebook sets restore points, called system restore points, at regular intervals and might set additional restore points whenever you change your personal settings or add software or hardware.

Setting additional restore points manually provides additional protection for your system files and settings. HP recommends that you manually set restore points:

■Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware.

■Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally.

Setting a Restore Point

To set a system restore point manually:

1.Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore.

2.Select Create a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Restoring to a Restore Point

To restore the notebook to a restore point:

1.Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore.

2.Select Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

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Contents Software Guide Page Contents Security MultimediaSoftware Updates and Restorations Playing DVDs and Video CDs with InterVideoIndex Selecting a Power Source Task Use This Power SourceHibernation Standby, Hibernation and ShutdownStandby Shutdown When Resuming After a Short Interval When Resuming After a Week or MoreWhen External Power Supply Is Disrupted or Uncertain Choosing Standby, Hibernation or ShutdownStandby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures When Using Infrared or Drive MediaIdentifying Power Controls and Indicators Identifying power controls and indicators Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off Using the Default Power SettingsTask Procedure Results Task Procedure Result Initiating or Resuming from HibernationUsing Emergency Shutdown Procedures Initiating or Resuming from StandbyDisplaying Power Meter Icon on Taskbar Setting Power PreferencesAccessing Power Options Window Setting or Changing a Power Scheme Using a Security PasswordAccessing Windows XP Processor Controls Processor Performance ControlsPower Scheme AC Power Battery Power Security Security Features Quick Reference To Protect Against This Risk Use This FeatureUsing HP and Windows Passwords About PasswordsForgotten Passwords About QuickLock Fn+F6 Setting a Power-On Password About Power-On PasswordsSetting, Changing or Deleting Power-On Passwords Changing a Power-On Password Entering Power-On Passwords Deleting a Power-On PasswordSetting an Administrator Password About Administrator PasswordsSetting, Changing or Deleting Administrator Passwords Changing an Administrator Password Deleting an Administrator Password Using Other Device Security Entering Administrator PasswordsProtecting System Information Using System InformationSetting System Information Options Protecting Your Notebook Using Security Software Measures Step Use this Security Measure For More InformationConnecting an Optional Security Cable Connecting the optional security cable Using CDs and DVDs Protecting PlaybackUsing Hotkeys and Quick Launch Buttons Select Models Observing the Copyright WarningIdentifying the multimedia hotkeys and Quick Launch buttons HP Image Zone Select Models InterVideo Home Theater Select Models Reprogramming the Quick Launch Buttons Select ModelsGeneral DVD Tips Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media PlayerPlaying CDs Using DVD Region Settings Playing DVDs or Video CDsUsing InterVideo WinDVD Creator Select Models Changing Region SettingsPreparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator Choosing Recording MediaSonic RecordNow Creating DVDs and Video CDsSoftware Updates Restorations Updating SoftwareAccessing Notebook Product Information Accessing Notebook ROM InformationDownloading and Installing Software Updates Downloading and Installing ROM Updates Downloading ROM Update Installing ROM Update Downloading and Installing Other Software Recovery Procedures Before You Begin Step Description Refer toRestoring to a Restore Point Using the System Restore UtilitySetting a Restore Point Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers Repairing or Reinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard DriveRepairing or Reinstalling Operating System Reinstalling Applications from the Driver Recovery CDRepairing the Operating System About Operating System Reinstallation Backing Up Your DataReinstalling the Operating System Turn on the notebook by briefly pressing the power button Reinstalling Other Software Updating Reinstalled SoftwareOpening the Setup Utility Installing a Retail Version of an Operating SystemConfiguring Your Notebook Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Security Menu Setting Description DefaultMain Menu Boot Menu Exit MenuExiting the Setup Utility Using the Help and Support CenterRestoring Setup Utility Default Settings Software Updates and Restorations Using Support Telephone Numbers Obtaining Support Telephone NumbersPreparing to Call Technical Support Index Fn 3-2 hotkeys 3-2prt sc Index-3 Index-4