Compaq Presario C500 Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Software Update, Backup, and Recovery User Guide - Compaq Presario C500 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 2
© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark 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 C500 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 3
Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 When to create restore points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore - Compaq Presario C500 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 4
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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 troubleshooting the file. To update the software: 1. Identify your computer - Compaq Presario C500 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - 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 C500 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 7
exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins. 5. 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 C500 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - 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 C500 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 9
programs to factory settings in case of system failure or instability. ● Create system restore points (operating system feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery - Compaq Presario C500 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 10
the Windows System Restore feature. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up these folders periodically. ● Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings. The screen shot - Compaq Presario C500 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 11
creating a system restore point. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point restore point. 5. Click Create. The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore - Compaq Presario C500 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 12
DVDs for the computer. Use recovery discs to restore the operating system and software programs to factory battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you can go to the next step. 3. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions - Compaq Presario C500 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 13
computer, the reinstallation process reinstalls the program or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Remove the program or driver: NOTE In some cases, drivers are not listed in the Programs and Features list. If the - Compaq Presario C500 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 14
or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Recovering - Compaq Presario C500 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 15
After you create the recovery discs, you can increase space on the hard drive by deleting the recovery partition. However, doing this is not recommended. If recovery partition, and then click Next. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. ENWW Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive 11 - Compaq Presario C500 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 16
the operating system and other 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 - Compaq Presario C500 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - 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 C500 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 18
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