HP Compaq Presario 17XL562 Quick Guide

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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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Returns your computer to its original preinstalled software state and reformats your hard drive.

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Returns your C: drive to its last backed up software state.

Allows you to select Compaq drivers or applications you want to reinstall without reformatting your hard drive.

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.

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The software described in this card is furnished under a license agreement or

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OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL.

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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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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-

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6. An Important Notice screen will display. This screen

since you purchased your computer, copy this data to diskettes or save the data to an external storage device before proceeding.

Partitioning Notice screen will display, if it is needed.

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outlines the terms and conditions of using this CD.

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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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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7. Press Enter. The Recovery Disk screen will prompt you

to insert the disk into your floppy disk drive.

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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.

the Recovery Disk screen will not display. The CD saves the system information.

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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:

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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.