HP Presario C300 Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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Software Update, Backup, and Recovery User Guide - HP 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 - HP Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 3
software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery - HP Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 4
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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 model, product category, and series or family. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the - HP 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 - HP Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - 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 > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. In the left pane of the - HP Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 8
Updating 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 - HP Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 9
a system failure: ● Back up your information regularly to protect your important system files. ● Make a set of recovery discs (PC Recovery software feature). Recovery discs are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of - HP Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 10
software. Back up suggestions ● Create system restore points using Windows XP Professional System Restore feature. ● Store personal files in screen and paste it into a Word document: a. Display the screen. b. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. To copy the entire - HP Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 11
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 you 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 - HP Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 12
PC Recovery Disc Creator tool opens. 2. Click Next. 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. Select the type of disc you want to use and click Next. NOTE The software examines the image and displays - HP Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 13
> All Programs > System Recovery > Application and Driver Recovery. The Application and Driver Recovery tool opens. 3. Select Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the program or driver recovery. 5. Restart the computer - HP Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 14
if you experience system failure or instability. PC 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 - HP Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 15
> PC Recovery. The PC Recovery tool opens. 3. Select PC Recovery 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 - HP Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 16
you perform a system recovery, connect to the Internet to update all reinstalled software. To 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 - HP 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 - HP Presario C300 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 18
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