HP Nc4000 Software Guide: HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Series - Page 66

System Recovery, Safeguarding Your Data

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Software Updates and Restorations 6. In the HP folder, select the name or number of the software package containing the update. 7. Select the file that includes an .exe extension, for example, Filename.exe. The installation begins. 8. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the download package from the HP folder. System Recovery The notebook system recovery process provides several options for recovering optimal system functionality. System Restore and OS CDs (operating system CDs) enable you to recover or repair your notebook without losing personal data. The OS CD also enables reinstallation of the operating system software provided with the notebook. ✎ For best results, attempt to recover optimal notebook functionality by using the following procedures in the order described here. Safeguarding Your Data Software or devices added to the notebook can cause your system to become unstable. To safeguard your documents, store personal files in the My Documents folder and periodically create a backup copy of My Documents. Setting System Restore points is also recommended. Your notebook sets System Restore points (benchmarks) daily as you change your personal settings. The notebook may also set restore points when you add new software or devices. You should periodically set personal restore points when the notebook is 8-6 Software Guide

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Software Guide
Software Updates and Restorations
6. In the HP folder, select the name or number of the software
package containing the update.
7. Select the file that includes an .exe extension, for example,
Filename.exe. The installation begins.
8. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the
screen.
After a message on the screen reports a successful installation,
you can delete the download package from the HP folder.
System Recovery
The notebook system recovery process provides several options
for recovering optimal system functionality. System Restore and
OS CDs (operating system CDs) enable you to recover or repair
your notebook without losing personal data. The OS CD also
enables reinstallation of the operating system software provided
with the notebook.
For best results, attempt to recover optimal notebook
functionality by using the following procedures
in the order
described here.
Safeguarding Your Data
Software or devices added to the notebook can cause your system
to become unstable. To safeguard your documents, store personal
files in the My Documents folder and periodically create a
backup copy of My Documents. Setting System Restore points is
also recommended.
Your notebook sets System Restore points (benchmarks) daily as
you change your personal settings. The notebook may also set
restore points when you add new software or devices. You should
periodically set personal restore points when the notebook is