Backup and recovery
5. Click
Backup selected files from most common locations
(Recommended)
.
– or –
Click
Advanced Backup (Experienced users)
to access
advanced filtering techniques.
6. Click
Next
.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up specific files or
folders.
This process may take several minutes depending on the file
size and speed of the computer.
✎
If you are backing up your information onto a disc, you will be
prompted to insert a blank disc into the optical drive.
Back up the entire system
When you perform a complete system backup, you are saving the
full factory image, including the Windows operating system,
software applications, and all personal files and folders.
✎
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.
To back up the entire system:
1. Select
Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery
Manager > HP Backup and Recovery Manager
.
The HP Backup and Recovery Manager opens.
2. Click
Next
.
Getting Started
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