HP Pavilion p2-1200 driver and firmware
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... advertised. The storage capacity of the hard disk drive is as advertised. Microsoft Windows reports smaller capacity in the Windows Explorer tool and in the computer window because it shows information about one partition on the hard disk drive at a time. One of the partitions contains the System Recovery information. Note about systems configured with 4 GB of memory For computers with a 32...
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... Protecting your computer 1 Computer security features ...1
2 Troubleshooting ...2 Computer does not start ...2 Power ...4 Display (monitor) ...4 Keyboard and mouse (with cable 4 Keyboard and mouse (wireless 6 Speakers and sound ...6 Internet access ...7 Software troubleshooting ...8
3 System recovery ...10 Choosing a system recovery method 10 System Recovery options ...10 Recovery media ...12...
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... to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information
Administrator password
Computer viruses
Antivirus software
The free trial antivirus software that is preinstalled on your computer can detect most viruses, remove them, and, in most cases, repair damage caused by viruses. For protection against new viruses beyond the trial period, purchase an extended update service...
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... while installing, starting up, or using your computer and possible solutions.
For more information or for additional troubleshooting options, see the Quick Setup Guide that accompanies your computer, or visit http://www.hp.com/support and search for your computer model.
Computer does not start
Symptom
Possible solution
Error message: Hard disk drive error.
Restart the computer. 1. Press...
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... Down button, and then click Restart.
Or, press and hold the Power button on the computer for 5 or more seconds to turn off the computer, and then press the Power button to restart the computer.
Error message: Invalid system disk or Non-System disk or Disk error.
When drive activity stops, remove the disc and press the spacebar on the keyboard...
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... no pins are bent, reconnect the monitor connector cable to the computer.
Images on the screen are too large or too small, or the images are fuzzy.
Adjust the monitor resolution setting in Windows 7: 1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. 3. Adjust resolution as necessary, and then click Apply.
NOTE...
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...Unplug and reconnect the mouse cable to your computer.
If the mouse is still not detected, turn off the computer, unplug and reconnect the mouse cable, and then restart the computer.
Press Num Lock on the... saving changes in all open programs, press the Ctrl+Esc keys on the keyboard simultaneously to
display the Windows Start menu. 5. Use the arrow keys to select the Arrow button that is next to ...
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Guide - Page 11
... network (LAN). Do not connect a telephone cable to the network adapter, and do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; doing so might damage the network adapter.
Run the wireless setup wizard:
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center.
2. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up a connection or network...
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... update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Or, to revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
If you have a problem that might be due to software that was installed on your computer, use System Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point. You can also set restore points manually...
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...the program you want to install, click Next, and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. When you have finished reinstalling, restart the computer. Do not skip this last step. You must restart the computer after recovering software programs or hardware drivers.
To uninstall a program: 1. Close all software programs and folders. 2. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 3. Under Programs, click...
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3 System recovery
System Recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data files you have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. However, you must reinstall any software that was not installed on the computer at the factory. This includes software that came on media included in the computer accessory box, and any software programs ...
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... programs you created or installed. Back up any important data to a removable disc or USB flash drive.
If Windows 7 is not responding, but the computer is working, follow these steps to perform a System Recovery.
1. Turn off the computer. If necessary, press and hold the Power button until the computer turns off.
2. Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard...
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... computer.
Recovery media
Recovery media can be created on either blank DVD discs or a USB flash drive (one or the other, but not both). Create recovery media from the recovery image stored on your hard disk drive. This image contains the operating system and software program files that were originally installed on your computer at the factory. You can create only one set of recovery...
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... clean the inside and outside of your computer.
Software updates
Use Windows Update to fix operating system bugs and improve performance. Also, be sure to check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your favorite programs.
Windows Update
Run Windows Update monthly to install updates.
Hard disk diagnostic
Sometimes a failing hard disk can be caught beforehand by using Hard...