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Backup and recovery
Backup
HP Backup and Recovery Manager provides several ways to back up the system and to recover optimal
system functionality.
NOTE
HP installed drivers, utilities, and applications can be copied to a CD or to a DVD using
HP Backup and Recovery Manager.
NOTE
Formatted DVD±RW discs and DVD±RW double-layer discs are not compatible with HP
Backup and Recovery Manager.
NOTE
The computer must be connected to external power before you perform backup and
recovery procedures.
Safeguarding your data
To safeguard your documents, store personal files in the My Documents folder and periodically create
a backup copy of the folder.
Backing up the system
HP Backup and Recovery Manager can perform the following tasks:
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Backing up specific files and folders
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Backing up the entire hard drive
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Backing up modifications since your last backup, using HP system restore points
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Scheduling backups
Backing up specific files or folders
You can back up specific files or folders to the hard drive, to an optional external hard drive, or to discs.
NOTE
This process will take several minutes, depending on the file size and the speed of the
computer.
To back up specific files or folders:
1.
Select
Start
>
All Programs
>
HP Backup & Recovery
>
HP Backup and Recovery Manager
.
2.
Click
Next
.
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