Compaq nx7300 Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Software Update, Backup and Recovery User Guide - Compaq nx7300 | 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 nx7300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 3
from the HP Web site 2 Accessing computer information 2 Downloading a BIOS update 3 Installing a BIOS update ...4 Downloading and installing other software 5 2 Backup Safeguarding your data ...6 Backing up the system ...7 Backing up specific files or folders 7 Backing up the entire hard drive - Compaq nx7300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 4
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and provides a list of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. You can manually check for updates at any time by selecting Start > Help and Support > Update Software and Drivers and following the on-screen instructions. ENWW Updating the software 1 - Compaq nx7300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 6
information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. (Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are provided in English only.) You can also access software updates by obtaining the Support Software disc (purchased separately). The disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. To - Compaq nx7300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 7
or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to - Compaq nx7300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 8
BIOS updates. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions are displayed: 1. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. In the Windows Explorer window: a. Double-click your hard drive - Compaq nx7300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 9
filename.exe). The installation begins. 7. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen. NOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the download package from your hard drive. ENWW Downloading software updates from the HP Web site 5 - Compaq nx7300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 10
drivers, utilities, and applications can be copied to a CD or to a DVD using HP Backup and Recovery Manager. NOTE Formatted DVD±RW discs and DVD±RW double-layer discs are not compatible with HP Backup and Recovery Manager. NOTE The computer must be connected to external power before you perform - Compaq nx7300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 11
up specific files and folders. ● Back up the entire hard drive. ● Back up modifications since your last backup, using HP system recovery points. ● Schedule backups. Backing up specific advanced filtering techniques. 7. Click Next. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions. ENWW Backing up the system 7 - Compaq nx7300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 12
password check box, and type your password in the Password and Confirm boxes. NOTE This step is optional. If you do not want to password-protect your data access, clear the Protect data access with password check box. 8. Click Next. 9. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Backup ENWW - Compaq nx7300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 13
of your hard drive at a HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup dock to an optional docking station (select models only), by clicking one of the available options. Click Next to further define the settings. A summary of your system recovery point settings is displayed. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions - Compaq nx7300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 14
the hard drive large enough to store a copy of the full factory image. You can choose whether you want to store that copy on the recovery partition, on another drive, or on external recovery discs. NOTE Before using HP Backup and Recovery Manager, try repairing the system by running Windows System - Compaq nx7300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 15
full factory image, using Recovery Media Creator in the HP Backup and Recovery Manager. The recovery discs are used increase the amount of available space on the hard drive by deleting the recovery partition. However, doing screen instructions. ENWW Creating recovery discs (highly recommended) 11 - Compaq nx7300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 16
Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Performing a recovery from the hard drive There are 2 ways to initiate a recovery from the hard drive: ● From within Windows. ● From the recovery partition. Initiating a recovery in - Compaq nx7300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 17
H hard drive backup 8 hard drive recovery 12 R recovery discs creating 11 using 12 recovery partition 10, 11, 12 recovery points 7, 9 recovery, system 10 S scheduling backups 9 SoftPaq 2 software BIOS update 3 downloading/installing other software 5 HP Web site 2 safeguarding information 10 SoftPaq
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