HP 14 Elitebook Folio 1040 G2 Notebook User Manual

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8Maintenance
It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition. This chapter explains how to use tools like Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. It also provides instructions for updating 
programs and drivers, steps to clean the computer, and tips for traveling with (or shipping) the computer.
Improving performance
You can improve the performance of your computer by performing regular maintenance tasks with tools such  as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup.
Using...

NOTE:Because solid-state drives (SSDs) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is unnecessary for these 
drives.
For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help.
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status
The hard drive light on the computer changes color to show that the drive in a primary hard drive bay and/or  the drive in a secondary hard drive bay (select products only) is parked. To determine whether a drive is 
currently protected or whether it is parked, view the icon on the Windows desktop in...

WARNING!To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your computer 
while it is on.
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●If you plan to use the computer during a 

9Backup and recovery
This chapter provides information about the following processes. The information in the chapter is standard procedure for most products.
●Creating recovery media and backups
●Restoring and recovering your system
For additional information, refer to the HP support assistant app.
▲Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
IMPORTANT:If you will be performing recovery procedures on a tablet,...

You can use Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information, see 
Using Windows tools on page 55.
●If your computer does list the Recovery partition and the Windows partition, you can use HP Recovery  Manager to create recovery media after you successfully set up the computer. HP Recovery media can be  used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and software programs that were...

Restore and recovery
There are several options for recovering your system. Choose the method that best matches your situation and level of expertise:
IMPORTANT:Not all methods are available on all products.
●Windows o

website. Go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen 
instructions.IMPORTANT:HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of your personal data. Before 
beginning recovery, back up any personal data you want to retain.
Using HP Recovery media, you can choose from one of the following recovery options:
NOTE:Only the options available for your computer display when you start the recovery process.
●System Recovery—Reinstalls the original operating...

Changing the computer boot order
If your computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the computer boot order, which is the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information. You can change the  selection to an optical drive or a USB