HP Pavilion dv2000 Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Software Update, Backup, and Recovery User Guide - HP Pavilion dv2000 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 2
to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors - HP Pavilion dv2000 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 3
software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 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 - HP Pavilion dv2000 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 4
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installing and troubleshooting the file. To update the software: 1. Identify your computer model, product category, and series or family. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. If your computer is connected to a network, consult the - HP Pavilion dv2000 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 6
the instructions on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will be downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update. NOTE If you connect your computer to a network - HP Pavilion dv2000 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 7
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Double-click your hard drive designation. The hard drive - HP Pavilion dv2000 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 8
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 the software you want to - HP Pavilion dv2000 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 9
system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs - HP Pavilion dv2000 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 10
Set reminders to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored. ● Before you add or modify hardware or software. Back in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings. The screen shot can be a time saver if you have to reset your preferences - HP Pavilion dv2000 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 11
system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recover back to that point if 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 - HP Pavilion dv2000 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 12
Advanced Options. NOTE If you are operating the computer on 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. 8 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW - HP Pavilion dv2000 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 13
a. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. b. Click Advanced Options. c. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. d. Follow the on-screen instructions. e. Restart the computer if prompted - HP Pavilion dv2000 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 14
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 from the partition on the hard drive You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from either the Start button or f11. To - HP Pavilion dv2000 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 15
discs, create them now. 2. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 3. Click Advanced Options. 4. Click Remove recovery partition, and then click Next. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. ENWW Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive 11 - HP Pavilion dv2000 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 16
access update links for 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 - HP Pavilion dv2000 | 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 - HP Pavilion dv2000 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 18
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