Recovering Using The Recovery Discs; Backing Up Your Information; Using Windows Backup And Restore - HP Compaq Presario,Presario CQ56-106 Getting Started

To restore the computer from the partition, follow these steps:
1. Access Recovery Manager in either of the following ways:
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Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager.
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Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Then, press
Recovery)" message is displayed on the screen.
2. Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Recovering using the recovery discs

1. If possible, back up all personal files.
2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer, and then restart the computer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Backing up your information

You should back up your computer files on a regular schedule to maintain a current backup. You can
back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. Back up your
system at the following times:
● At regularly scheduled times
NOTE:
● Before the computer is repaired or restored
● Before you add or modify hardware or software
Guidelines:
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Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature, and periodically copy
them to an optical disc or an external hard drive. For more information on using system restore
points, refer to
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Store personal files in the Documents library and back up this folder periodically.
● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings.
The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to reset your preferences.

Using Windows Backup and Restore

Windows Backup and Restore allows you to back up individual files or back up the entire computer
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