Compaq V6000 Laptop User Manual


 
C–6 Maintenance and Service Guide
Backup and Recovery in Windows Vista
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 Programs and
Features list. If the driver is not listed, it does not need to be
removed.
a. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a
program.
b. Right-click the program or driver you want to remove, and
then click Uninstall.
2. Reinstall the program or driver:
a. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager >
Recovery Manager.
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 optical drive.
2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation
instructions on the screen.
3. Restart the computer if prompted.