HP PAVILION DX6500 - Manual (Page 122)

Reinstalling software programs and drivers
If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager
allows you to reinstall it.
NOTE: Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the
manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site.
NOTE: Before reinstalling the program, be sure it is fully uninstalled.
Recovery Manager replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls deleted system files within the program.
● In most cases, if the program you are reinstalling is still on your computer, the reinstallation process
does not affect your personal settings.
● In all cases, if a program has been deleted from your computer, the reinstallation process reinstalls
the program or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings.
Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers
1 . Remove the program or driver:
NOTE: In some cases, drivers are not listed in the Programs and Features list. If the driver is not
listed, it does not need to be removed.
a . Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program.
b . Right-click the program or driver you want to remove, and then click Uninstall.
2 . Reinstall the program or driver:
a . Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager.
Recovery Manager opens.
b . Click Advanced Options.
c . Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation,
and then click Next.
d . Follow the on-screen instructions.
e . Restart the computer if prompted.
Reinstalling programs from discs
1 . Insert the disc into the optical drive.
2 . When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on the screen.
3 . Restart the computer if prompted.
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