CAB Files
If you add new hardware such as a printer or a game pad to your computer, you may be prompted to insert the Windows installation CD or diskettes. If this occurs, follow these steps:
1.In Windows Explorer, navigate to the WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS directory on the hard drive.
2.Click OK and follow the instructions on your screen.The Compaq Emergency Disk
If your computer lost its original preinstalled software information, you need this Emergency Diskette to perform the Factory Restore. This diskette has the information of the original preinstall system that is required by the QuickRestore program. To make the Compaq Emergency Diskette, complete the following steps:
1.Prepare one formatted empty floppy diskette.2.Click Start and select Help, at the Help and Support page, click Restore My Presario, then select Compaq QuickRestore. Follow the instructions on the screen.
QuickRestore
Compaq Presario Computers
The QuickRestore allows you to choose one of the following restores. Read through all the following information before deciding which type of QuickRestore you want to perform.
NOTE: Do not leave your computer unattended whileQuickRestore is running. You are periodically required to enter information. If you do not enter the required information, your computer may not complete the QuickRestore process.
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| Factory Restore | Returns your computer to its original preinstalled |
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| User Backup | Save your C: drive state into D: drive. |
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| User Restore | Returns your C: drive to its last backed up software |
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| Selective | Allows you to select Compaq drivers or applications |
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| Emergency | Make Emergency Diskette to return to original |
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NOTICE
The information in this card is subject to change without notice.COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE,
OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL.This card contains information protected by copyright. No part of this card may be
photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent fromCompaq Computer Corporation.© 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.Compaq and Presario are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.The software described in this card is furnished under a license agreement ornondisclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordancewith the terms of the agreement.Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarksof their respective companies.QuickRestoreCompaq Presario ComputersSecond Edition (September 2000)