Updating Software And Drivers From The Web; Using System Recovery Features - Compaq Personal Computer Startup Manual

Updating Software and Drivers from
the Web
Software and driver updates for your notebook are available for
download. For more information, visit the Web site at
http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport.

Using System Recovery Features

The notebook system recovery process provides several options
for recovering optimal system functionality. The Notebook
Recovery Solution consists of the following restore CDs:
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Operating System CD
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Driver Recovery CD
■
Application Recovery CDs
■
Third-party CDs for software included on select models
For detailed information, see the "Troubleshooting" chapter in
the Reference Guide.
Please refer to Microsoft operating system (OS) documentation
and Web site for specific information regarding:
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Repairing missing or damaged OS files
■
Adding or removing Windows components
■
Creating System Restore Points
The Operating System CD may be required for these actions.
However, procedures will vary.
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For best results, attempt to recover optimal notebook
functionality by using the following procedures in the order
described here.
Startup Guide
Troubleshooting
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