Software Program And Hardware Driver Reinstallation - HP TouchSmart dx9000 Reference Manual

Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation

If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is damaged, you can reinstall it by
using the Recovery Manager program (select models only).
NOTE: Do not use the Recovery Manager program to reinstall software programs that came on CDs
or DVDs included in the computer box. Reinstall these programs directly from the CDs or DVDs.
Before you uninstall a program, be sure you have a way to reinstall it. Check that it is still available from
where you initially installed it (for example, discs or the Internet). Or check that the program is in the list
of programs you can reinstall from the Recovery Manager.
To check the list of installable programs in the Recovery Manager:
1. Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery
Manager.
2. Click Advanced Options, Reinstall software programs that came with your computer, and
then click Next.
3. Click Next at the Welcome screen.
A list of programs opens. Check whether your program is there.
To uninstall a program:
1. Close all software programs and folders.
2. Uninstall the damaged program:
3. Click the Windows Vista start button, Control Panel.
4. Under Programs, click Uninstall a program.
5. Select the program you want to remove, and then click Uninstall.
6. Click Yes if you want to continue with the uninstall process.
To reinstall a program using the Recovery Manager:
1. Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery
Manager.
2. Click Advanced Options, Reinstall software programs that came with your computer, and
then click Next.
3. Click Next at the Welcome screen.
4. Choose the program you want to install, click Next, and follow the on-screen instructions.
5. When you have finished reinstalling, restart the computer.
NOTE: Do not skip this last step. You must restart the computer when you are finished recovering
software programs or hardware drivers.
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