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Backup and recovery
Backing up specific files or folders
You can back up specific files or folders to the recovery
partition on the hard drive, to an optional external hard
drive, or to optical discs (CDs or DVDs).
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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
.
3. Click
Back up to protect system settings and important
data files
, and then click
Next
.
4. Click
Back up individual files and folders
and then
click
Next
.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Backing up the entire hard drive
When you perform a complete backup of the hard drive, you
are saving the full factory image, including the Windows
operating system, software applications, and all personal
files and folders.
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A copy of the entire hard drive image can be stored on another
hard drive, on a network drive, or on recovery discs that you create.
This process may take over an hour, depending on your computer
speed and the amount of data being stored.
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