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Updating device

drivers

Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of the

driver if the new one does not solve your problem:

1. Click Start.

2. Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager

to open the Device Manager window.

3. Click the plus sign (+) to expand the type of device you want to update or rollback.

(For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives).

4. Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b).

5. Click the Driver tab.

6. To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Or, to revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and then follow

the on-screen instructions.

Microsoft System

Restore

If you have a problem that might be due to software that was installed on your computer,

use System Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point. You can also set

restore points manually.

NOTE:

Always use this System Restore procedure before you use the System Recovery

program.

Some features might not be available on systems that are shipped without a version of

Microsoft Windows.

To start a System Restore:

1. Close all open programs.

2. Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click Properties.

3. Click System protection, System Restore, click Next, and then follow the on-screen

instructions.

To add restore points manually:

1. Close all open programs.

2. Click Start, right-click Computer, click Properties, and then click System

protection.

3. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for which you want to create a restore

point.

4. Click Create, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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