Compaq Presario 1267 Notebook
(250-0329) Selective QuickRestore Faxback Doc. # 52126
The Compaq Presario 1267 Notebook has the ability to restore the system
at any time with Selective QuickRestore. Selective QuickRestore has three
types of restore options:
RESTORE DESCRIPTION
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Full Returns the computer to it's original preinstalled
software state and reformats the hard drive.
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Typical Restores the hard drive from the last System Save.
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Custom Allows you to select the Compaq drivers or
applications you want to reinstall without
reformatting your hard drive.
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IMPORTANT: Read though all of the information below before making a
decision.
FULL RESTORE
Full restore returns you computer to it's original preinstalled software
state. It reformats your hard drive and removes all data from the
computer.
CAUTION: Full Restore destroys ALL data on your computer's hard disk. If
you have added personal files, software, or data since you
purchased the computer, backup or copy this data to diskettes
before proceeding.
To perform a Full Restore, follow the directions below:
1. From the Windows DeskTop, double-click the PRESARIO SUPPORT (Q)
icon.
2. Click the QUICK RESTORE (QR) icon. The QUICK RESTORE menu is
displayed.
3. Click the FULL RESTORE button. The FULL RESTORE menu is displayed.
4. Click the START button to begin the FULL RESTORE, and follow the on
screen prompts. Once your computer restarts, a Progress window is
displayed. During the Full Restore process, progress bar shows the
percentage of the software restored to the hard drive. After the
system is finished with the Full Restore, it will restart
automatically.
NOTE: An alternate procedure of performing a full restore can be found
in Faxback document # 52124 "Reinstalling Original Software".
IMPORTANT: Once the Full Restore is complete, you will need to provide
the startup information again to complete the installation.
This information includes the Product Key number from the
cover of the MicroSoft Windows 98 Getting Started guide, your
time zone, and the time and date.
TYPICAL RESTORE
Typical Restore allows you to restore your system using your last System
Save.
IMPORTANT: You will not have the Typical Restore option if you have never
performed a System Save. For information on performing a System Save,
refer to Faxback Document # xxxxx.
To Perform a Typical Restore, follow the steps below:
1. From the Windows DeskTop, double-click the PRESARIO SUPPORT (Q)
icon.
2. Click the QUICK RESTORE (QR) icon. The QUICK RESTORE menu is
displayed.
3. Click the TYPICAL RESTORE button. The TYPICAL RESTORE menu is
displayed.
4. Click the START button to begin the Typical Restore.
Once the Typical Restore is finished, your computer will automatically
return to the Quick Restore main menu.
CUSTOM RESTORE
Custom Restore allows you to select the Compaq drivers or applications you
want to reinstall without reformatting your hard drive.
To perform a Custom Restore on your computer, complete the following
steps:
1. From the Windows DeskTop, double-click the PRESARIO SUPPORT (Q)
icon.
2. Click the QUICK RESTORE (QR) icon. The QUICK RESTORE menu is
displayed.
3. Click the CUSTOM RESTORE button. The CUSTOM RESTORE menu is
displayed.
4. Click the icon representing the application or driver you want to
reinstall. The applications and drivers available are listed
below:
NEOMAGIC VIDEO ESS AUDIO DOS TPAD DRIVERS
WIN TPAD DRIVERS CD-ROM DRIVER LUCENT MODEM DRIVER
ON SCREEN DISPLY MONITCPQ MSYSTEMS FLASH DRVR
HIBERNATE AUREAL AUDIO INTERNET SETUP WIZARD
MS WORD MSWORKS WIZHOST
DESKTOP BRANDING CC 32 HOST SERVICE CONNECTION
MCAFEE VIRUS SCAN CPQ DIAGNOSTICS COMPAQ APM UPDATE
QUICKEN TRIP MAKER BASIC EASY ACCESS KEYBOARD
CPQ INKJET DRIVER GTE CMPQ INTERNET SUPPORT
5. Once the application / driver is reinstalled, a RESTART window will
be displayed. Click the OK button and your system will restart.
6. Repeat this procedure to reinstall as many drivers or applications
as you need.
CREATING A QUICK RESTORE EMERGENCY DISKETTE
Quick Restore is installed on your hard drive. However, you will need to
create a Quick Restore emergency diskette in case you are unable to start
your computer properly.
To create a Quick Restore emergency diskette follow the steps below:
1. From the Windows DeskTop, double-click the PRESARIO SUPPORT (Q)
icon.
2. Click the QUICK RESTORE (QR) icon. The QUICK RESTORE menu is
displayed.
3. Click the SYSTEM UTILTIES button. The SYSTEM UTILITIES menu is
displayed.
4. Click the RECOVERY DISK button. You are prompted to insert a
diskette into the diskette drive.
5. Save the diskette in a safe place for emergency use.
USING THE QUICK RESTORE EMERGENCY DISKETTE
The Quick Restore emergency diskette is used if you are unable to start
your computer. The diskette will help your computer get up and running
again.
To run the Quick Restore emergency diskette, complete the steps listed
below:
1. Insert the Quick Restore emergency diskette you created into the
diskette drive.
2. Restart the system by pressing <CTRL> + <ALT> + <DEL>. Your
computer will restart, and the Quick Restore Recovery menu is
displayed.
3. Select one of the following Restore options:
FULL RESTORE
TYPICAL RESTORE
EXIT TO DOS
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. If possible, the system will restore according to the type of
restore you selected.
6. After the restore finished, a windows is displayed notifying you
that the computer has been restored.
7. Remove the diskette from the diskette drive and restart the
computer.
(RDS 04/14/1999)
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