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‎04-29-2024 04:55 PM

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I have an older model HP computer which I have not operated in a few years.  Today I turned on the computer and read the following message:  “the smart hard disk check has detected an imminent failure.  To ensure not data loss, please backup the content immediately and run the hard disk test in system.  
how do I complete the above task?

How do I connect to WiFi?  Where can I find the WiFi icon?

 

I think I have Windows 7

thank you for your time and attention.

DJA82

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‎04-29-2024 05:21 PM

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You're asking a LOT of questions -- but the important issue needs to be dealt with first -- the failing drive.

 

To check it, reboot the laptop, pressing the Esc key repeatedly.  When the HP menu appears, select the option to run diagnostics -- F2 -- and report back here what it finds.



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