HP Pavilion Dv6100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

B–4 Maintenance and Service Guide
Backup and Recovery in Windows XP
Restoring to a Previous Date and Time
To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), 
when the computer was functioning optimally:
1. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore.
The System Restore window opens.
2. Click Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then 
click Next.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Creating Recovery Discs
PC Recovery Disc Creator creates a set of recovery CDs or DVDs 
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■Number each disc before inserting it into the computer 
optical drive.
■If necessary, you can exit the program before you have 
finished creating the recovery discs. The next time you open 
PC Recovery Disc Creator, you will be prompted to continue 
the disc creation process.
To create a set of recovery discs:
1. Select Start > All Programs > System Recovery > 
PC Recovery Disc Creator.
The PC Recovery Disc Creator tool opens.
2. Click...

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Reinstalling Software Programs and Drivers
If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally 
erased or is damaged, the Application and Driver Recovery tool 
allows you to reinstall it.
✎Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled 
from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded 
from the manufacturers Web site.
✎Before reinstalling the program, be sure it is fully uninstalled.
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2. Select Start > All Programs > System Recovery > 
Application and Driver Recovery.
The Application and Driver Recovery tool opens.
3. Select Application Installation or Driver Installation, and 
then click Next.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the program or 
driver recovery.
5. Restart the computer if prompted.
Reinstalling Programs from Discs
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive.
2. When the installation wizard...

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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 the hard drive 
from either the Start button or 
f11.
To restore the system from the partition:
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If you want to perform a destructive recovery:
✎A destructive recovery formats the hard drive and restores the 
computer to its factory state. Select this option only as a 
last resort.
a. Click Advanced Options on the System Recovery screen.
b. Select Destructive Recovery and follow the on-screen 
instructions.
Deleting the Recovery Partition on the 
Hard Drive
The PC Recovery Advanced Options menu provides the option of 
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4. Click OK.
5. At the System Recovery screen, click Advanced Options.
6. Select Delete Recovery Partition (not recommended) and 
follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating Reinstalled Software
After you perform a system recovery, connect to the Internet to 
update all reinstalled software.
To access update links for the operating system and other 
software provided on your computer:
»Select Start > Help and Support.
To update optional...

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Backup and Recovery in
Windows Vista
Recovering System Information
Tools provided by the operating system and Recovery Manager 
software are designed to help you with the following tasks for 
safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system 
failure:
■Back up your information regularly to protect your important 
system files.
■Make a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software 
feature). Recovery discs are used to start up (boot) your 
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Backing up Your Information
When to Back Up
■On a regularly scheduled basis.
✎Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
■Before the computer is repaired or restored.
■Before you add or modify hardware or software.
Backup Suggestions
■Create system restore points using the Windows System 
Restore feature.
■Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up 
these folders periodically.
■Back up templates stored in...

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Using System Restore Points
When you back up your system, you are creating a system restore 
point. A system restore point allows you to save and name a 
snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can 
then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent 
changes made to your system.
✎Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files 
saved or e-mails created since the last restore...