HP Compaq Presario Manual

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If you add new hardware such as a printer or a game pad to your
computer, you may be prompted to insert the Windows
installation CD or diskettes. If this occurs, follow these steps:
1. In Windows Explorer, navigate to the
WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS directory on the hard
drive.
2. Click OK and follow the instructions on your screen.
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If your computer lost its original preinstalled software
information, you need this Emergency Diskette to perform the
Factory Restore. This diskette has the information of the original
preinstall system that is required by the QuickRestore program.
To make the Compaq Emergency Diskette, complete the
following steps:
1. Prepare one formatted empty floppy diskette.
2. Click Start and select Help, at the Help and Support
page, click Restore My Presario,then select Compaq
QuickRestore. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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The QuickRestore allows you to choose one of the following
restores. Read through all the following information before
deciding which type of QuickRestore you want to perform.
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QuickRestore is running. You are periodically required to enter
information. If you do not enter the required information, your
computer may not complete the QuickRestore process.
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software state and reformats your hard drive.
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Allows you to select Compaq drivers or applications
you want to reinstall without reformatting your hard
drive.
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Make Emergency Diskette to return to original
preinstalled software state.
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The information in this card is subject to change without notice.
COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED
HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE,
OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL.
This card contains information protected by copyright. No part of this card may be
photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from
Compaq Computer Corporation.
© 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
Compaq and Presario are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
The software described in this card is furnished under a license agreement or
nondisclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance
with the terms of the agreement.
Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
QuickRestore
Compaq Presario Computers
Second Edition (September 2000)
192843-002

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Factory Restore allows you to restore your computer to its
original factory condition. To perform a Factory Restore,
complete the following steps.
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::: Factory Restore deletes all data on your computer’s
hard drive. If you have added personal files, software, or data
since you purchased your computer, copy this data to diskettes
or save the data to an external storage device before proceeding.
1. Insert the QuickRestore CD into your CD or DVD drive.
2. Reboot the system.
3. Select Factory Restore from the menu screen if any.
4. QuickRestore CD and the Welcome screen displays.
5. Read the message, then press Enter to continue. A Re-
Partitioning Notice screen will display, if it is needed.
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recover anymore. If you have added personal files, software, or
data since you purchased your computer, copy this data to
diskettes or save the data to an external storage device before
proceeding.
6. An Important Notice screen will display. This screen
outlines the terms and conditions of using this CD.
7. Press Enter. The Recovery Disk screen will prompt you
to insert the disk into your floppy disk drive.
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the Recovery Disk screen will not display. The CD saves the
system information.
8. Press Enter. A Warning screen will display.
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9. Press Enter to continue.
During the restoration process, a status bar indicates the
percentage of software loaded onto the hard disk. When the
system ejects QuickRestore CD, Remove the CD and press
Enter to continue the process.
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User Backup backs up the current C: drive state to D: drive. This
backup can be use by User Restore.
To perform the User Backup, complete the following steps:
1. Insert the QuickRestore CD into your CD or DVD drive.
2. Reboot the system.
3. Select User Backup to begin the User Backup.
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up, you will be prompted to allow the software to increase your
partition size on D: drive.
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User Restore restores the C: drive from the backup made by the
last User Backup. This option reformats the C: drive removing
all data and restores the last User Backup.
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the data to an external storage device before proceeding.
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not be available.
To perform the User Restore, complete the following steps:
1. Insert the QuickRestore CD into your CD or DVD drive.
2. Reboot the system
3. Select User Restore to begin the User Restore.
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Selective Restore allows you to select the Compaq drivers or
applications you want to reinstall without reformatting your hard
drive. To perform a Selective Restore on your computer,
complete the following steps:
1. Click Start and select Help, at the Help and Support
page, click Restore My Presario,then select Compaq
QuickRestore.
2. Click the Selective Restore button. The Selective
Restore menu is displayed. From the Selective Restore
menu, you can choose several options.
3. Click the icon representing the application or driver you
want to reinstall.
4. A progress bar indicates the software is installing.
5. Once the Custom Restore is finished, it will prompt you
to restart your computer.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 of this procedure to reinstall as
many drivers or applications as your need.