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Recovering your system using QDataTrove
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3. After launching QDataTrove, click the Back up, Restore, or
Create Discs tabs to perform the desired operation.
Using QDataTrove in
Windows Vista
Backing up your system
• Make sure your system is connected to AC Power before
performing the operation.
• A backup file will occupy a large amount of disk space, so
make sure there is sufficient free space first. The amount of
required space depends on the amount of used space on the
C: drive.
Backing up your system into a single file
QDataTrove allows you to back up your system drive (C: drive)
into a single image file, by saving it as a Windows Imaging
Format (WIM) file. It makes an exact copy of your entire system
drive (C: drive), including the operating system, installed
software programs, registry settings, etc. To perform the
operation, follow the steps below:
• By default, backup files will be placed under "D:\BenQ
User\System Drive", so make sure your D: drive has sufficient
free space.
1. In QDataTrove, click the Back up tab.
2. Click the
button to select System Drive Backup -
Backup to File.
3. A Save As window pops up. Use the default file name or
specify a preferred file name, and then click Save to create a
system backup file.
4. A confirmation message appears. To proceed with the
operation, click Yes.
5. Follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete the
operation.
Backing up your system into a disc
QDataTrove allows you to back up your system drive (C: drive)
into CD/DVD discs. It makes an exact copy of your entire
system drive (C: drive), including the operating system, installed
software programs, registry settings, etc. To perform the
operation, follow the steps below:
1. In QDataTrove, click the Back up tab.
2. Click the
button to select System Drive Backup -
Backup to Disc.
3. A confirmation message appears. Click Yes to restart your
Joybook, and it will enter Windows PE automatically to make
a system backup image.
4. After backup finishes, the system will boot into Windows
Vista automatically. A Create User Recovery CD/DVD
window appears on the screen.
a. Select a disc type from the Disc Category drop-down
menu.
b. Click OK to proceed.
• The disc types (CD/DVD) and ability (reading/recording) of the
optical drive may vary depending on your purchased model.
• The required number of discs may vary depending on the size
of your system image.
5. Follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete the
operation.