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

 

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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