HP Pavilion Desktop PC Information
HP Pavilion desktop PCs are among the most popular computers sold today. HP Pavilions have been on the market for about 14 years. The features of HP Pavilion desktops typically make them easier to use than other brand computers. They are typically purchased by both home and business users. HP Pavilion Desktops are also very powerful computers that can be used for graphics processing, video editing and home entertainment.
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History
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Hewlett Packard first introduced its Pavilion desktop PC in 1995. The first HP Pavilion desktop computer, the 5000 series, was the first computer that HP ever sold on the home computing market. Since 1995, the HP Pavilion has become one of HP's best selling computers.
Features
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HP Pavilion desktop PCs typically come with either an Intel or AMD processor. They also include a pre-installed software bundle which includes Microsoft Windows and other programs such as CD or DVD burning, image processing, financial, anti-virus and office productivity software. Some of these programs may be full versions. However, many software programs that are included with Pavilion desktops are evaluation versions. Newer HP Pavilion computers do not come with the recovery CDs. You may burn the CDs using a program installed on the computer or order them from HP. HP Pavilions typically recover from a partition on the hard drive, which can be rewritten using the recovery CDs should it become corrupted.
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Benefits
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The features of HP Pavilion desktops typically make them easier to use than other brand computers. Many Pavilions come with specialized HP software to help the user troubleshoot problems and check the PC's health. Newer HP Pavilion desktop computers come with HP MediaSmart software, which you can use to watch DVDs, listen to music CDs and view videos and pictures. Another benefit of owning an HP Pavilion desktop is the extensive database available on the HP website. Simply search on your HP Pavilion's model number to find support information, software download and drivers, user manuals in PDF format, product specifications and upgrade advice. You can also search the shopping site to purchase parts, accessories and recovery CDs for your HP Pavilion desktop model.
Considerations
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Although all HP Pavilion computers have a 1-year warranty, submitting your computer to HP for repair can take a week or more. When you purchase an HP computer, be sure to purchase in-store repair plan offered by the seller. If you are experiencing problems with your HP Pavilion, back up all of your data and reinstall your operating system before shipping the computer back to HP for repair.
Warnings
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Doing your own repairs on an HP Pavilion computer during the 1-year warranty may void the warranty. To receive the full benefit of the warranty, ensure that only HP or an authorized service center repairs your computer during the first year after purchase.
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