Backup Utility to run automatically.
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Save Important System Information (WinXP only)
By default, your computer is set up to automatically save certain critical information, such as the
registry, on a regular basis. This information is saved as a Restore Point. You can also create Restore
Points manually by using the System Restore utility. Select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System
Tools, System Restore. Then, follow the instructions on the Wizard.
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Backup your Files
You can backup files in case they are accidentally erased or corrupted. To do this, use the Windows
Backup Utility. From the Start Menu, select All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup. You can
schedule backups to run automatically on a regular basis. To set this up, talk to your help desk or IT
department.
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Backup Drive C:
You can make an exact copy of drive C: and save the backup image on the Recovery Partition of your
hard disk (usually drive D:). In the future, you can restore drive C: to its previous state should it become
corrupted. To make a backup copy of drive C:, use the Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility. Select
Start, All Programs, Mobile Computer Tools, Hard Disk Backup and Recovery. You will be prompted
for additional information.
NOTE The Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility is only available on computers configured with a
Recovery Partition.
Data Recovery
There are several methods to restore your data. It is best to start with the least destructive and fastest
recovery options.
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Try this first: Restore System Information (WinXP only)
If you are having problems with your system, restore system information to an earlier state, or Restore
Point. To restore to an earlier state, select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System
Restore. Then, follow the instructions on the Wizard.
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Try this next: Restore a Backup
You can restore files and folders that you have backed-up with the Windows Backup Utility. To do this,
use the Windows Backup utility. Select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup.
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Try this last: Restore Entire Contents of Drive C:
If none of the above steps restore your disk image to a stable state, you may need to restore your disk to
its original factory image or an image you saved using the Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility.
Restoring a previously saved disk image overwrites the entire contents of drive C:. Before running this
process, save your data to another location, such as a USB flash drive. Select Start, All Programs,
Mobile Computer Tools, Hard Disk Backup and Recovery. You will be prompted for additional
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