Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows Vista and Windows 7

7 Backup and recovery
Windows 7
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Backing up your information
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Performing a system recovery
To protect your information, use Windows Backup and Restore to back up individual files and folders,
back up your entire hard drive (select models only), create system repair discs (select models only)
by using an optional external optical drive, or create system restore points. In case of system failure,
you can use the backup files to restore the contents of your computer.
Windows Backup and Restore provides the following options:
● Creating a system repair disc (select models only) by using an optional external optical drive
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Backing up your information
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Creating a system image (select models only)
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Scheduling automatic backups (select models only)
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Creating system restore points
● Recovering individual files
● Restoring the computer to a previous state
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Recovering information using recovery tools
NOTE: For detailed instructions, perform a search for these topics in Help and Support.
In case of system instability, HP recommends that you print the recovery procedures and save them
for later use.
NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more
information.
Backing up your information
Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. You should create system
repair discs (select models only) by using an optional external optical drive, and your initial backup
immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to
back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. The system repair
discs (select models only) are used to start up (boot) the computer and repair the operating system in
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