In Windows XP, you will be directed to the
Microsoft Windows Update Web site
. If you see one
or more pop-up windows that ask you to install a program from
http://www.microsoft.com
, click
Yes
to install the program. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft Web site to scan for updates
and install critical updates and service packs.
It is recommended that you install all of the critical updates and service packs.
5.
After the updates have been installed, Windows will prompt you to reboot the machine. Be sure to
save any files or documents that you may have open before rebooting. Then select
Yes
to reboot
the machine.
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers
When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is complete, you must
also install the drivers for each of the devices.
If prompted for the i386 directory, replace the path specification with
C:\i386
, or use the
Browse
button
in the dialog box to locate the i386 folder. This action points the operating system to the appropriate
drivers.
Obtain the latest support software , including support software for the operating system from
http://www.hp.com/support
. Select your country and language, select
Download drivers and
software
, enter the model number of the computer, and press
Enter
.
Customizing the Monitor Display
If you wish, you can select or change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings,
font sizes, and power management settings. To do so, right-click on the Windows Desktop, then click
Personalize
in Windows Vista or
Properties
in Windows XP to change display settings. For more
information, refer to the online documentation provided with the graphics controller utility or the
documentation that came with your monitor.
HP Backup and Recovery Manager
The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is an easy-to-use, versatile application that allows you to back
up and recover the primary hard drive on the PC. The application works within Windows to create
backups of Windows, all applications, and all data files. Backups can be scheduled to occur
automatically at designated intervals, or they can be initiated manually. Important files can be archived
separately from regular backups.
HP Backup and Recovery Manager is preinstalled on the C: drive and creates a Recovery Partition.
Recovery Points and file backups can be copied to CD or DVD discs, while all backups can be copied
to network or secondary hard disks.
HP highly recommends that you create a Recovery Disc Set immediately before using the computer
and schedule regular automatic Recovery Point backups.
To create the Recovery Disc Set:
1.
Click
Start
>
HP Backup and Recovery
>
HP Backup and Recovery Manager
to open the
Backup and Recovery Wizard, then click
Next
.
2.
Select
Create a set of recovery discs (Recommended)
and click
Next
.
3.
Follow the instructions in the wizard.
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