HP 880 G1 Tower manual Using, updating, and maintaining your PC

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NOTE: This process takes several minutes.

1.If possible, back up all personal files.

2.Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows 7 operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating system loads.

NOTE: If the computer does not boot to the DVD, restart the computer and press Esc as the computer is powering on to see the startup menu. Use the arrow keys to select the boot menu and press Enter. Use the arrow keys to select the location where the recovery DVD is inserted. Press Enter to boot from that device.

3.When prompted, press any keyboard key.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions.

5.Click Next.

6.Select Install now.

7.Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the repair is completed:

1.Eject the Windows 7 operating system DVD and then insert the Driver Recovery DVD.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications.

Using, updating, and maintaining your PC

From one location you can perform the following tasks:

View or change your computer name and other system settings

Add a device or printer and change other system settings

Get help and support for your specific model

Install HP support software for your computer

Purchase supplies and accessories for your computer

To access this location, click Start > Devices and Printers and then double-click on the icon for your PC.

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Contents Getting Started Page About This Book Iv About This Book Table of contents Using, updating, and maintaining your PC Getting Started in Windows Turning off the computer Performing basic troubleshooting How to access and run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Why run HP PC Hardware DiagnosticsDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device Before you call for technical support Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows Click All Programs Creating recovery mediaTo create recovery discs Close all open programs Backing up your information Creating recovery discsSystem Recovery System RestoreSystem Recovery when Windows is responding System Recovery using recovery media select models only System Recovery when Windows is not respondingPage Using, updating, and maintaining your PC Downloading Windows 8 updates Click Settings Change PC Settings Performing basic troubleshooting HP Support Assistant Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device Before you call for technical support Restoring and recovering using Windows tools Creating recovery media and backupsRecovery using the Windows recovery USB flash drive Using Reset when the system is not respondingUsing, updating, and maintaining your PC