HP 14 Elitebook Folio 1040 G2 Notebook User Manual

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							8Maintenance
It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition. This chapter explains how to use tools like Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. It also provides instructions for updating 
programs and drivers, steps to clean the computer, and tips for traveling with (or shipping) the computer.
Improving performance
You can improve the performance of your computer by performing regular maintenance tasks with tools such  as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup.
Using Disk Defragmenter
HP recommends using Disk Defragmenter to defragment your hard drive at least once a month.
NOTE:It is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives.
To run Disk Defragmenter:
1.Connect the computer to AC power.
2.Type defragment in the taskbar search box, and then select Defragment and optimize your drives.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help.
Using Disk Cleanup
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							NOTE:Because solid-state drives (SSDs) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is unnecessary for these 
drives.
For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help.
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status
The hard drive light on the computer changes color to show that the drive in a primary hard drive bay and/or  the drive in a secondary hard drive bay (select products only) is parked. To determine whether a drive is 
currently protected or whether it is parked, view the icon on the Windows desktop in the 
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							9Backup and recovery
This chapter provides information about the following processes. The information in the chapter is standard procedure for most products.
●Creating recovery media and backups
●Restoring and recovering your system
For additional information, refer to the HP support assistant app.
▲Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
IMPORTANT:If you will be performing recovery procedures on a tablet, the tablet battery must be at least 
70% charged before you start the recovery process.IMPORTANT:For a tablet with a detachable keyboard, connect the keyboard to the keyboard dock before 
beginning any recovery process.
Creating recovery media and backups
The following methods of creating recovery media and backups are available on select products only. Choose 
the available method according to your computer model.
●Use HP Recovery Manager to create HP Recovery media after you successfully set up the computer. This  step creates a backup of the HP Recovery partition on the computer. The backup can be used to reinstall 
the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced. For  information on creating recovery media, see 
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) 
on page 54. For information on the recovery options that are available using the recovery media, see 
Using Windows tools on page 55.
●Use Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information. 
For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 56.
NOTE:If storage is 32 GB or less, Microsoft System Restore is disabled by default.
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only)
If possible, check for the presence of the Recovery partition and the Windows partition. From the Start menu, 
select 
File Explorer, and then select This PC.
●If your computer does not list the Windows partition and the Recovery partition, you can obtain recovery  media for your system from support. See the 
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the 
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							You can use Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information, see 
Using Windows tools on page 55.
●If your computer does list the Recovery partition and the Windows partition, you can use HP Recovery  Manager to create recovery media after you successfully set up the computer. HP Recovery media can be  used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and software programs that were installed at the factory and then 
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							Restore and recovery
There are several options for recovering your system. Choose the method that best matches your situation and level of expertise:
IMPORTANT:Not all methods are available on all products.
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							website. Go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen 
instructions.IMPORTANT:HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of your personal data. Before 
beginning recovery, back up any personal data you want to retain.
Using HP Recovery media, you can choose from one of the following recovery options:
NOTE:Only the options available for your computer display when you start the recovery process.
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							Changing the computer boot order
If your computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the computer boot order, which is the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information. You can change the  selection to an optical drive or a USB