Repairing Software Problems; Software Repair Overview - HP A6110n - Pavilion - 2 GB RAM Troubleshooting And Maintenance Manual

Software Repair Overview

Repairing Software Problems

Your computer uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal
operation. If your computer works improperly or stops because of the software, you may
be able to repair it.
Some software repairs are as simple as restarting your computer, and others require
performing a System Recovery from files on your hard disk drive
NOTE: It is important that you perform the computer repair methods in the order described
in this document.
This section lists the available methods to fix your computer if you are experiencing
software problems. Detailed instructions about each method are in the sections that follow.
You must perform the procedures in the order listed here.
Restarting Your Computer
Turning Off Your Computer
Updating Drivers
Microsoft System Restore
Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation
System Recovery
NOTE: If you are replacing a hard disk drive, you only have to run the System Recovery.
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