Repairing The Operating System - HP Compaq NC6110 Maintenance And Service Manual

Software Updates and Recovery
Reinstalling Applications from Discs
To reinstall applications from discs:
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive.
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2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation
instructions on the screen.
3. Restart the computer if prompted.

Repairing the Operating System

To attempt an operating system repair without deleting your
personal data, use the Operating System disc that was shipped
with the computer:
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If your computer does not have an optical drive, you may need
to connect to an optional external MultiBay.
1. Connect the computer to external power through the
AC adapter and turn on the computer.
2. Immediately insert the Operating System disc into the
computer.
3. Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn
off the computer.
4. Press the power button again to turn on the computer.
5. When prompted, press any key to start from the disc.
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If autorun is enabled, an installation wizard opens.
If autorun is disabled, select Start > Run. Enter
x:\setup.exe
where x is your optical drive designation
and then select OK.
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