HP Media Center PC - Manual (Page 13)

Before Getting Started
9
Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old PC to
Your New PC
You can copy the old PC files to the new PC using
media such as CD or DVD discs, Memory Sticks, or
personal media drives. You can also copy certain
settings such as Web browser Favorites and address
books using Microsoft’s Files and Settings Transfer
Wizard. For more information click Start, All Programs,
and then Help and Support.
Search for transfer wizard, and select the overview
article, “Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
overview.” This information describes a Microsoft
solution for moving your files onto your new PC.
HP Products Work Better Together
HP computers include preloaded software for select
HP All-In-One, camera, scanner, and printer
peripheral products. Preloaded software simplifies
and speeds product setup for HP peripherals. Simply connect the HP peripheral product and turn it
on, and your HP PC automatically configures it so it
is ready to use.
Protecting the PC
HP provides a virus-scanning software program to
help protect your PC (select models only).
The virus-scanning program manufacturer provides
free virus scan updates through your Internet
connection for an initial period after your PC
purchase. You can purchase a subscription service
for updates after the initial free period expires.
New types of viruses and spyware are invented all
the time. Protect your PC by getting regular updates
of your virus-scanning software from the program
manufacturer.
If a software program or the operating system gets
damaged, reinstall the software. See the PC
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide that came
with your PC for information about System Recovery,
Application Recovery and System Restore. System
Restore is a software that creates restore points,
memory of the system file settings on the PC at a
particular point in time.
When your PC has software problems, it is possible
that a voltage spike, power outage, or brownout
has occurred. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a
flickering video display, unexpected PC startups,
and the PC not responding to your commands. A
voltage spike can occasionally corrupt or destroy
files, so it is a good idea to consistently make
backup copies of your data files. Prevent voltage
spikes by installing a surge suppressor made for use
with PCs between the power outlet and the PC
power cord.