5
GB
Backing up and restoring your data using Backup
and Restore Center
You can make a backup copy of your data, restore the data, and create a restore point using
Backup and Restore Center
.
To back up your data
Making a backup copy of your data is extremely important. If you do not make the backup
copy, you will lose various data stored on your hard disk, such as documents or pictures,
due to unexpected events or computer viruses. It is strongly recommended to make the
backup copy on a daily basis.
There are three options to make a backup copy of your data.
❑
Use the
Back Up Files
wizard.
You can make a backup copy of your data to a CD, DVD or removal media, such as an
external hard disk. For instructions on how to use the
Back Up Files
make a backup copy of your file with the Back Up Files wizard” on page 7.
❑
Use the
Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore
feature (available on models
with
Windows Vista Ultimate
or
Windows Vista Business
only).
You can make a backup copy of everything on your computer including the programs,
system settings, and files on the computer. You can restore your computer system to
the state when you made the backup copy. For instructions on how to use the
Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore
, see “To make a backup copy of your
file with the Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore feature” on page 7.
❑
Create a restore point.
Your computer may become unstable or slow after installing new software or changing
the Windows settings. In such cases, you can use a restore point to restore your
computer system to a previous state. For instructions on how to create a restore point,
see “To create a restore point” on page 9.
