HP (Hewlett-Packard) HP Notebook Personal Computer User Manual


 
9
Software Updates,
Restorations and Utilities
Contents
Updating Software......................................................................... 9–2
Preparing for a Software Update............................…………. 9–2
Downloading and Installing an Update …………………….. 9–4
Backing Up and Restoring Data ………………………………… 9–7
Setting a System Restore Point ……………………………... 9–7
Restoring to a System Restore Point ……………………….. 9–7
Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System ………………... 9–8
Repairing the Operating System ……………………………. 9–8
Reinstalling the Operating System ………………………… 9–9
Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other
Software …………………………………………………… 9–10
Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System …………… 9–11
Using the Setup Utility ………………………………………… 9–11
Opening the Setup Utility …………………………………. 9–11
Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility……………....9–12
Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings ………………….. 9–12
Exiting the Setup Utility …………………………………... 9–12
Using the Support Utilities …………………………………….. 9–13
Using the Help and Support Window ……………………... 9–13
Using Support Telephone Numbers ………………………. 9–14
Startup and Reference Guide––Part 2 9-1