Using Application Recovery and System Recovery

Application Recovery

If an individual application or driver accidentally gets erased or damaged, you can reinstall the software using the Compaq Presario Application Recovery program.

Not all models include the Application Recovery program. Perform steps 1 to 4. If Compaq Application Recovery appears as an option, then your PC includes the program.

Do not use Application Recovery to reinstall software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the PC box. Reinstall these programs directly from the CDs or DVDs.

To start Application Recovery:1.Close all applications and folders.

2.Click Start on the taskbar.

3.Choose All Programs.

4.Choose Compaq, and then choose Compaq pc tools.5.Click Compaq Application Recovery. The recovery box appears.6.Click Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next.7.Select the driver or application program to install, and then click Install.

Getting Started

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