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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.
NOTE: 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.
NOTE: This process may take over an hour, depending on your computer speed and the amount of
data being stored.
To back up your entire hard drive:
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 entire hard drive , and then click Next .
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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