Turning off messages

NOTE: You cannot receive Updates from HP messages, including important Support messages that may be critical to the operation of your PC, while the service is off.

To turn off the Updates from HP Service:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs.

3Choose PC Help & Tools.

4Choose Updates from HP.

5Click Updates from HP again. Updates from HP displays.

6Click Choose preferences and then Deactivate to deactivate the service. The service is turned off until you reactivate it.

Reactivating messages

When you reactivate the Updates from HP service, the service runs whenever you are connected to the Internet, and you automatically receive messages as they become available.

To turn on the service:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs.

3Choose PC Help & Tools.

4Choose Updates from HP.

5Click Updates from HP again. Updates from HP displays.

6Click Activate to reactivate the service.

Using PC Help & Tools

The PC Help & Tools folder (select models only) in the All Programs menu contains special utilities for PC owners such as support information and programs.

To see the items in the PC Help & Tools folder:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs.

3Choose PC Help & Tools.

4Click an item to view it or use it.

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a1113w, a1106n, a1110n, a1125c, a1173w specifications

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