Table of contents
1 Getting Started in Windows 7 | 1 |
Activating and customizing the software | 1 |
Activating the Windows operating system | 1 |
Downloading Windows 7 updates | 1 |
Installing or upgrading device drivers | 1 |
Customizing the monitor display | 2 |
Turning off the computer | 2 |
Finding more information | 2 |
If you encounter issues | 2 |
Performing basic troubleshooting | 3 |
Visual inspection: No boot, no power, no video | 3 |
Blink or beep codes: Interpreting POST diagnostic front panel LEDs and |
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audible codes | 4 |
HP Support Assistant | 4 |
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics | 4 |
Why run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics | 4 |
How to access and run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics | 4 |
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device | 4 |
Before you call for technical support | 5 |
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 7 | 6 |
Creating recovery media | 7 |
System Restore | 10 |
System Recovery | 10 |
Using, updating, and maintaining your PC | 13 |
2 Getting Started in Windows 8 | 14 |
Activating and customizing the software | 14 |
Activating the Windows Operating System | 14 |
Downloading Windows 8 updates | 14 |
Customizing the monitor display | 15 |
Turning off the computer | 15 |
Finding more information | 15 |
If you encounter issues | 15 |
Performing basic troubleshooting | 16 |
Visual inspection: No boot, no power, no video | 16 |
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