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End User License Agreement - Page 1
... the HP Product.
RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE
the right to distribute the Software
PRODUCT ARE OFFERED ONLY Product. You may load the Software
ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU Product into Your Computer's
AGREE TO ALL TERMS AND
temporary memory (RAM) for
CONDITIONS OF THIS EULA. BY purposes of using the Software
INSTALLING, COPYING,
Product.
DOWNLOADING, OR
b. Storage. You may copy the
OTHERWISE...
End User License Agreement - Page 2
entirely by the terms and conditions of such license.
f. Recovery Solution. Any software recovery solution provided with/for your HP Product, whether in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered in any other form, may only be used for restoring the hard...
ProtectTools (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 7
...) embedded security chip (select models only) be installed on your computer, and Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools requires an optional smart card and reader. HP ProtectTools software modules may be preinstalled, preloaded, or available for download from the HP Web site. Visit http://www.hp.com for more information.
NOTE The instructions in this guide are written with the assumption that you...
ProtectTools (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 31
... secure drive (PSD) for protecting user data ● Data management functions, such as backing up and restoring the key hierarchy ● Support for third-party applications (such as Microsoft® Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations when using the Embedded Security software The TPM embedded security chip enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 3
...software updates from the HP Web site 2 Accessing computer information 2 Downloading a BIOS update 3 Installing a BIOS update ...4 Downloading and installing other software 5
2 Backup Safeguarding your data ...6 Backing up the system ...7 Backing up specific files or folders 7 Backing up the entire hard drive 8 Backing up modifications made to the system 9 Scheduling backups ...9
3 Recovery...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 5
...to a corporate network, consult with your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows online...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 6
... includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. To purchase the current Support Software disc or a subscription that provides both the current version and future versions of the disc, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com.
Accessing computer information
Before you access the updates for your computer, collect the following information:
● The product category is Notebook. ●...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 7
... than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer.
b. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive.
NOTE Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will be downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update.
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Downloading software updates from the HP Web site...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 8
... any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions are displayed:
1. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer.
2. In the Windows Explorer window:
a. Double-click your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 9
... and installing other software
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:
● Click a software update link in Help and Support. - or -
● Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click Software & Driver Downloads to download the software for your computer model.
2. Follow the instructions...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 17
...to
system 9 scheduling 9 BIOS update downloading 3 installing 4
C computer information 2
D data, safeguarding 6
H hard drive backup 8 hard drive recovery 12
R recovery discs
creating 11 using 12 recovery partition 10, 11, 12 recovery points 7, 9 recovery, system 10
S scheduling backups 9 SoftPaq 2 software
BIOS update 3 downloading/installing other
software 5 HP Web site 2 safeguarding information...
External Media Cards - Page 7
... video PC Cards and 12-V PC Cards are not supported.
Configuring a PC Card
Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of support for other PC Cards, install only the software required for the device. If you are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ■ Do not install any other software, such as card services...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista - Page 7
... video PC Cards and 12-V PC Cards are not supported.
Configuring a PC Card
Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of support for other PC Cards, install only the software required for the device. If you are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ■ Do not install any other software, such as card services...
Security - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 5
... system devices ...11 Using Computer Setup stringent security 11 Setting stringent security 12 Removing stringent security 12 Viewing Computer Setup System Information 13 Using Computer Setup System IDs ...14
4 Using antivirus software
5 Using firewall software
6 Installing critical security updates
7 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)
8 Installing a security cable...
Security - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 23
... system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. To be sure all available updates are installed on the computer observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft. ● Obtain updates, as they are released, from the Microsoft Web site and through the updates link in Help and Support.
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Security - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 26
... software 15
C cable, security 19 Computer Setup
device security 11 DriveLock password 8 power-on password 6 setup password 5 stringent security 11 critical updates, software 17
D device security 11 DriveLock password
changing 10 description 8 entering 10 removing 10 setting 9
F firewall software 16
H HP ProtectTools Security
Manager 18
P passwords
administrator 3 DriveLock 8 power-on 6 setup...
Client Management and Mobile Printing Solutions - Windows Vista - Page 6
... a disk cloning process to copy the contents from one hard drive to another.
The deployment method you use depends on your organization's technology environment and processes.
NOTE The HP Backup and Recovery Manager, Computer Setup utility, and other system features provide further assistance with the recovery of system software, configuration management and troubleshooting, and power management...
Client Management and Mobile Printing Solutions - Windows Vista - Page 7
...; Windows® migration ● System deployment ● Personality (personal user settings) migration
● Help desk and problem resolution ● Management of help desk tickets ● Remote troubleshooting ● Remote problem resolution ● Client disaster recovery
● Software and operations management ● Ongoing client management ● HP system software deployment...
Client Management and Mobile Printing Solutions - Windows Vista - Page 9
...) lets you remotely update system-level software on multiple systems simultaneously. When executed on a client computer, SSM detects versions of both hardware and software, and then updates designated software from a central repository, known as a file store. Driver versions that are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on the Support Software CD...
Client Management and Mobile Printing Solutions - Windows Vista - Page 11
Index
A Altiris Deployment Solutions 2 C Client Management Solutions 1 Client Manager Software 2 Computer Setup utility 2 D deployment 2 I image, computer 1 M Mobile Printing Solutions 6 R recovery discs 2 S software deployment 1 software updates 1 system recovery disc 2 System Software Manager 5 U updates, software 1, 2
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