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Security - Windows Vista - Page 5
... Setting passwords in Windows ...3 Setting passwords in Setup Utility ...3 Administrator password ...3 Managing an administrator password 4 Entering an administrator password 4 Power-on password ...4 Managing a power-on password 4 Entering a power-on password 5
3 Using antivirus software
4 Using firewall software
5 Installing critical security updates
6 Installing an optional security cable...
Security - Windows Vista - Page 7
... computer for service, remove all password and fingerprint settings.
Computer risk
Security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer
● QuickLock ● Power-on password
Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data
Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password...
Security - Windows Vista - Page 14
... receive an alert. Additional updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. Download all available updates and install them on your computer: ● Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft. ● Use the update link at Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Updates to Windows and other Microsoft®...
Security - Windows Vista - Page 20
... 4 antivirus software 6
C cable, security 9 critical updates, software 8
E entering a power-on password 5 entering an administrator
password 4
F fingerprint reader 10 fingerprint reader location 11 firewall software 7
M managing a power-on
password 4 managing an administrator
password 4
P passwords
administrator 3 power-on 4 set in Setup Utility 3 set in Windows 3 power-on password entering...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 3
... software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4
2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 When to create restore points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 5
... before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
NOTE The computer system BIOS is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. NOTE Windows® includes the User Account Control feature...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 6
... 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 you want to download.
3. At the download area:
a. Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 7
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps:
1. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer.
2. Double-click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
3. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 8
Updating software programs and drivers
To download 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 download area, select the software you want to ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 13
... > 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...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 14
... by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site.
Recovering from the recovery discs
To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc 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 from the partition on...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista - Page 25
... system, Help and Support provides ● Information about your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware
components, and specifications. ● Answers to questions about using your computer. ● Tutorials to help you learn to use computer and Windows features. ● Updates for your Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista - Page 71
... 42, 47 removing, with power 43, 48 removing, without power 44,
49 optical drive
identifying 8, 46 supported types 41
P pointing devices.. See TouchPad ports
external monitor 9, 53 USB 8, 9, 59 power connecting 34 conserving 33 power button 4 power connector 8 power cord 12 power light 5 Print Options window hotkey 18, 19 Product Key 13 product name and number, computer 13
Q QuickLock hotkey 18...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 1
... Recovering from Drive Failures 2 Introduction ...2 Symptoms of Hard Drive (HDD) Performance Issues 2 Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 2
..., and Recovering from Drive Failures
Introduction
This white paper explains how companies and users can reduce the risk of hard drive failures. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more. The following sections explain how to identify and possibly prevent hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 4
...
contact customer
YES
support for
replacement
Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics?
YES
Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test?
NO
Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run
YES
Does the drive fail the
Diagnostic test?
NO
Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on
image and latest firmware for product model installed
Drive does not need to...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 5
.../en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for your product. See the UEFI section below to install the more advanced diagnostics.
Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostic tests, which can be installed to a USB key. Go to your product Software & Drivers download page...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 6
... Serial ATA hard disk drives. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are released to address known issues. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html
Installing SATA drivers
SATA...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 7
... is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. Check www.hp.com for the latest releases.
Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in the Control Panel to
permit the hard drive to turn off when it is unused...
Preparing Advanced Format hard drives for Microsoft Windows installations on HP Business Notebook PCs and desktop PCs - White Pa - Page 4
...is not supported by HP.
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For WinPE installations prior to 3.0, install Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK).
To optimize performance with Windows 7 or WinPE, apply Microsoft Knowledge Base article 982018.
For Intel platforms, upgrade to Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) 9.6 or later.
For AMD platforms, upgrade to the latest version of the AMD Serial ATA (SATA) Advanced Host Controller...