HP Pavilion dv6100 HP Pavilion dv6000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 233

Backup and Recovery in Windows XP Reinstalling Software Programs and Drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, the Application and Driver Recovery tool allows you to reinstall it. ✎ Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site. ✎ Before reinstalling the program, be sure it is fully uninstalled. The Application and Driver Recovery tool replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls deleted system files within the program. ■ In most cases, if the program you are reinstalling is still on your computer, the reinstallation process does not affect your personal settings. ■ In all cases, if a program has been deleted from your computer, the reinstallation process reinstalls the program or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings. Reinstalling Preinstalled Programs and Drivers 1. Remove the program or driver: ✎ In some cases, drivers are not listed in the Add or Remove Programs list. If the driver is not listed, it does not need to be removed. a. Select Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. b. Click the program or driver you want to remove, and then click Change/Remove. B-6 Maintenance and Service Guide