User's Guide

Backing up your information
NOTE: You can only recover files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that
you use HP Backup & Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as you set
up your computer.
With HP Backup & Recovery Manager, you can perform the following tasks:
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Backing up your information regularly to protect your important system files
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Creating system recovery points that allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your
computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state
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Scheduling backups at specific intervals or events
When to back up
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On a regularly scheduled basis
NOTE: Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
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Before the computer is repaired or restored
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Before you add or modify hardware or software
36 Appendix A Backup and recovery