Compaq nc4010 Software Guide - Page 84
Repairing the Operating System, Select Start > Help and Support > Tools > System Restore.
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Software Updates and Restorations To restore the notebook to a previous date and time when it was functioning optimally: 1. Select Start > Help and Support > Tools > System Restore. 2. Follow the on-screen directions for restoring the notebook. Repairing the Operating System To attempt an operating system repair without deleting your personal data, use the Operating System CD that was shipped with the notebook: 1. Connect the notebook to external power and turn on the notebook. 2. Immediately insert the Operating System CD into the notebook. 3. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn off the notebook. 4. Press the power button again to start the notebook. 5. When prompted, press any key to boot from the CD. After a few minutes, the Welcome to Setup screen is displayed. 6. Press enter to continue. A Licensing Agreement screen is displayed. 7. Press F8 to accept the agreement and continue. The Setup window is displayed. 8. Press R to repair the selected Windows installation. The repair process begins. This process might take 1 to 2 hours to complete. The notebook restarts in Windows after the process is complete. Software Guide 8-7