HP Pavilion dv5000 - Notebook PC, User Manual

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Restoring to a restore point
To restore the computer to a previous date and time when it was functioning optimally:
1. Click System Restore in the Help and Support Center.
The System Restore window opens.
2. Click Restore my computer to an earlier time , and then click Next .
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Reinstalling applications
Applications preinstalled or preloaded on the computer can be reinstalled by using the Recovery disc
or a third-party software disc.
NOTE In most cases, the applications preloaded on the computer, such as those available in
the Software Setup utility, can be reinstalled from your hard drive. To access the Software
Setup utility, select
Start > All Programs > Software Setup .
The application reinstallation process replaces corrupted system files within the application and
reinstalls deleted system files within the application.
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In most cases: If the application you are reinstalling is still installed on the computer, the
reinstallation process does not affect your settings within the application.
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In all cases: If an application has been deleted from the computer, the reinstallation process
reinstalls the application or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings.
Reinstalling applications from the hard drive
To reinstall a preloaded application or utility from your hard drive:
1. Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup , and then follow the instructions on the screen.
2. When you are prompted to select the software you want to reinstall, select or clear the
appropriate check boxes.
Reinstalling applications from discs
To reinstall applications from a disc:
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive.
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If Autorun is enabled, an installation wizard opens.
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If Autorun is disabled, select Start > Run . Enter
x:\setup.exe
where x is your optical drive designation
and then click OK .
2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on the screen.
3. Restart the computer if prompted.
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