Chapter 8. Recovery Information; Recovery Information For The Windows 7 Operating System; Performing Backup And Recovery Operations - Lenovo ThinkPad X270 User Manual

Chapter 8. Recovery information

This chapter provides information about recovery solutions. There are various methods to choose from when
considering how to recover in the event of a software- or hardware-related problem. Some methods vary
depending on the type of your operating system.

Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system

This topic introduces the Lenovo recovery solutions on the Windows 7 operating system.

Performing backup and recovery operations

The Rescue and Recovery program enables you to back up all your storage drive contents including the
operating system, data files, software programs, and personal settings. You can store the backup at the
following locations:
• A protected area of your storage drive
• An attached external USB storage drive
• A network drive
• Recordable discs (a recordable optical drive is required)
After you have completed the backup operation, you can restore parts or whole of the data on your storage
drive.
Performing a backup operation
To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program, do the following:
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo PC Experience. In the prompted
window, double-click Lenovo Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery
program opens.
Note: If the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon is dimmed, it indicates that you must install the
Rescue and Recovery program manually before enabling its features. To install the Rescue and Recovery
program, double-click Enhanced Backup and Restore and follow the instructions on the screen.
2. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow.
3. Click Back up your hard drive. Then, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the backup
operation.
Performing a recovery operation
To perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program, do the following:
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo PC Experience. In the prompted
window, double-click Lenovo Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery
program opens.
2. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow.
3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon. Then, follow the instructions on the screen
to complete the recovery operation.
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