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Chapter 5: Backup and recovery
2. Copy the screen image:
To copy only the active windows, press
alt+fn+prt sc
.
To copy the entire screen, press
fn+prt sc
.
3. Open a word-processing document, and then select
Edit > Paste
.
The screen image is added to the document.
4. Save and print the document.
Using Windows Backup and Restore
Guidelines:
■
Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup
process.
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Allow enough time to complete the process. Depending on file sizes, it may take over an
hour.
To create a backup:
1. Select
Start >
Control Panel
>
System and Security
>
Backup and Restore
.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to schedule and create a backup.
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Windows
includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as
installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and
Support for more information.
Using Windows system restore points
A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a
specific point in time. You can then recover back to that point, if needed.
You also can create restore points at any time.
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Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created
since the last restore point.
When to create restore points
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Before you add or modify software or hardware
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Periodically, whenever the system is functioning optimally
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If you recover to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the
restoration.
