HP Presario All-in-One CQ1-1000 Getting Started Guide - Page 43
Start, All Programs, Recovery Manager, Recovery, Manager, Software Program Reinstallation, Do
View all HP Presario All-in-One CQ1-1000 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Page 43 highlights
To reinstall a program using the Recovery Manager: 1. Click the Start button, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. 2. Click Software Program Reinstallation, and then click Next at the Welcome screen. 3. Choose the program you want to install, click Next, and follow the onscreen instructions. 4. When you have finished reinstalling, restart the computer. Do not skip this last step. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. Maintenance It is important that you perform simple maintenance of your computer to ensure that it works at peak performance. Weekly Software cleanup Use Disk Cleanup or safe third-party cleaning tools to remove junk files and temporary files that accumulate and slow down your system. Also, check for programs you no longer need and uninstall them. Defragmentation Virus scan Run Disk Defragmenter to keep your hard disk in good condition and improve system performance. Frequently performing this task does not harm your system. Perform a full virus scan every week to catch viruses that might have slipped through unnoticed. Most antivirus products have a scheduling feature to keep track of this automatically. Monthly Hardware cleanup Thoroughly clean the inside and outside of your computer. Software updates Use Windows Updates to fix operating system bugs and improve performance. Also, be sure to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your favorite programs. Windows Update Run Windows Update monthly to install updates. Hard disk diagnostic Sometimes a failing hard disk can be caught beforehand by using Hard Disk Diagnostic. Yearly ENWW Maintenance 17