Installing Or Upgrading Device Drivers; Customizing The Monitor Display; Microsoft System Restore - HP dx2290 - Microtower PC Service & Reference Manual

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.
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 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.

Microsoft System Restore

Microsoft Windows Vista includes a feature that allows you to restore your computer configuration to a
previous time when a current software problem did not exist. The feature does this by creating a restore
point where it records the computer settings at that time and date.
When a new program is installed, the operating system automatically creates a restore point before it
adds the new software. You can also manually set restore points.
If you experience a problem that you think may be due to software on your computer, use System
Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point.
NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before using the System Recovery program.
To start a System Restore:
1. Close all open programs.
2. Click the Windows Start Button.
3. Choose All Programs.
4. Choose Accessories.
5. Choose System Tools.
6. Click System Restore.
7. Click Next.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions.
To manually add restore points:
1. Close all open programs.
2. Click the Windows Start Button.
3. Choose Control Panel.
4. Click System and Maintenance, then click System.
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