Save customized settings that appear in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot
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of your settings. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to reset your preferences.
When backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R,
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CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, or DVD±RW. The discs you use will depend on the
type of optical drive you are using.
NOTE:
using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required.
When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the external drive.
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To create a backup using Backup and Restore:
NOTE:
Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process.
NOTE:
The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the
computer.
1.
Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your backup, create a system image (select models
only), or create a system repair disc (select models only).
Performing a system recovery
In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files:
Windows recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you
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have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might
prevent Windows from starting correctly.
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recovery tools: You can use the
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The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory.
NOTE:
If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer and you cannot use the system repair discs
you previously created (select models only), you must purchase a Windows 7 operating system DVD to
reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional information, see
7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page
Using the Windows recovery tools
To recover information you previously backed up:
1.
Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your system settings, your computer (select models
only), or your files.
To recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps:
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DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support store more information than CDs, so
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recovery tools to recover your original hard drive image.
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Using a Windows