HP Pavilion dv9300 Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Software Update, Backup, and Recovery User Guide - HP Pavilion dv9300 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 2
to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors - HP Pavilion dv9300 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 3
restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating 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 discs 10 Recovering from - HP Pavilion dv9300 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 4
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Web site. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files 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 - HP Pavilion dv9300 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 6
, 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 access the BIOS update - HP Pavilion dv9300 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 7
click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen. NOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive - HP Pavilion dv9300 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 8
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 to find the software you want to update. 3. At the - HP Pavilion dv9300 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 9
to your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature - HP Pavilion dv9300 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 10
Backing up your information When to back up ● On a regularly scheduled basis. NOTE Set reminders to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored. ● Before you add or modify hardware or software. Back up suggestions ● Create system restore points using the - HP Pavilion dv9300 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 11
points, select the disk for which you want to create a restore point. 5. Click Create. The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning - HP Pavilion dv9300 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 12
guidelines before creating recovery discs: ● You will need high quality CD-R, DVD-R, or DVD+R media (purchased separately). NOTE Formatted DVD ± RW discs and DVD ± RW double-layer discs are and then click Next. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW - HP Pavilion dv9300 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 13
. Recovery Manager opens. b. Click Advanced Options. c. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. d. Follow the on-screen instructions. e. Restart the computer if prompted. Reinstalling programs from discs 1. Insert the disc into the - HP Pavilion dv9300 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 14
its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. If you have not already tried these features, into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can perform a recovery - HP Pavilion dv9300 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 15
Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 3. Click Advanced Options. 4. Click Remove recovery partition, and then click Next. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. ENWW Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive 11 - HP Pavilion dv9300 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 16
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 manufacturer. Some programs include an update feature you can access from a Help button or menu - HP Pavilion dv9300 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - 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, - HP Pavilion dv9300 | Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 18
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