Compaq Presario C300 Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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Software Update, Backup, and Recovery User Guide - Compaq Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 2
2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements - Compaq Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 3
Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 10 Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive 11 Updating reinstalled software ...12 Index - Compaq Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 4
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versions of the software provided with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and - Compaq Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 6
disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and - Compaq Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 7
exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins. 4. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen. NOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. ENWW Updating the BIOS 3 - Compaq Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 8
software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to find - Compaq Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 9
recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (PC Recovery software feature). With PC Recovery, you can recover your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. PC Recovery works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create. ENWW 5 - Compaq Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 10
back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored. ● Before you add or modify hardware or software. Back up suggestions ● Create system restore points using Windows XP Professional System Restore feature. ● Store personal files in the My Documents folder and back - Compaq Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 11
mind, you can reverse the restoration. Create a system restore point 1. Select Start > Help and Support, and then click System Restore. The System Restore window opens. 2. Click Create a restore point, and then click Next. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time - Compaq Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 12
connect to AC power before you can go to the next step. 3. Select the type of disc you want to use and click Next. NOTE The software examines the image and displays the number of blank discs needed to create your recovery discs. 4. Insert the first disc and follow the on-screen instructions to - Compaq Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 13
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the program or driver recovery. 5. Restart the computer if prompted. Reinstalling programs from discs 1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on the screen. 3. Restart the - Compaq Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 14
Recovery works from recovery discs that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. NOTE Microsoft Windows XP has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you have not already tried these features, try them before using - Compaq Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 15
and click Next. The computer restarts and the PC Recovery tools opens. 4. Click OK. 5. At the System Recovery screen, click Advanced Options. 6. Select Delete Recovery Partition (not recommended) and follow the on-screen instructions. ENWW Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive 11 - Compaq Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 16
software provided on your computer: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support. To update optional software, follow the instructions provided by the software manufacturer. Some programs include an update feature you can access from a Help button or menu within the program. 12 Chapter 2 Recovering system - Compaq Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 17
Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW - Compaq Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 18
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