HP nw8240 HP Compaq nc8230, nx8220 and nw8240 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Se - Page 64
Repairing the Operating System, Reinstalling Applications from the Hard Drive
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Software Update and Recovery Reinstalling Applications from the Hard Drive To reinstall a preloaded application or utility from your hard drive: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup, and then follow the instructions on the screen. 2. When you are prompted to select the software you want to reinstall, select or clear the appropriate check boxes. Reinstalling Applications from Discs To reinstall applications from discs: 1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. ❏ If autorun is enabled, an installation wizard opens. ❏ If autorun is disabled, select Start > Run. Enter x:\setup.exe where x is your optical drive designation and then select OK. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on the screen. 3. Restart the computer if prompted. Repairing the Operating System To attempt an operating system repair without deleting your personal data, use the Operating System disc that was shipped with the computer: ✎ If your computer does not have an internal optical drive, connect an optional external optical drive. 3-10 Maintenance and Service Guide