Toshiba Satellite E40-A User Manual page 133

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Back up your critical data (see
your entire computer with the Windows
system" on page
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Have your back up DVD(s) on hand in case you need any
files from them.
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Do not guess
necessary to run an installation utility first
connecting a new hardware item to the computer. If the
device is connected first, it may be very difficult to
complete the installation successfully. Always carefully
follow the installation instructions that accompany the
hardware or software.
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Restart the Windows
the Windows
even if the installation utility does not prompt you to do
so. This will ensure that the installation is completed,
and will clean up anything that the installation utility left
behind.
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Do one installation at a time. If you have several new
items to add to your computer system, install just one at
a time, creating restore points immediately before each
successive installation. This will make it much easier to
determine the origin of any new problems. For best
results, follow this sequence:
1 Back up critical data.
2 Create a restore point.
3 Install one item of hardware or software.
4 Restart the Windows
5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting
any new problems. Make sure that your critical
applications (email, business applications, etc.) are
working correctly, and verify that important devices
are still functioning.
6 For each additional hardware or software item,
repeat these steps, starting at step 1 if any of your
critical data has changed, or starting at step 2 if no
critical data has changed.
If Something Goes Wrong
Develop good computing habits
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follow directions carefully! It is often
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operating system. Always restart
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operating system after each installation,
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operating system.
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