Backup and recovery
To back up specific files or folders:
1. Select
Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery >
Backup & Recovery Manager
.
2. Click
Next
.
3. Click
Create or manage backups
, and then click
Next
.
4. Click
Back up user created 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.
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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.
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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 >
Backup & Recovery Manager
.
2. Click
Next
.
3. Click
Create or manage backups
, and then click
Next
.
4. Click
Create or manage Entire Drive Backups
, and then
click
Next
.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Getting Started