Performing A Recovery; Using The Windows Recovery Tools - HP 8100 - Elite Convertible Minitower PC Maintenance And Service Manual

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When backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R,
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 installed in your computer.
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using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required.
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When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the
computer.
To create a backup using Backup and Restore Center, follow these steps:
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 Center.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your entire computer (select models only) or your
files.
NOTE:
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more
information.

Performing a recovery

In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files:
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Windows recovery tools: You can use the Backup and Restore Center to recover information
you 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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F11
image. 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, you must purchase a Windows Vista
operating system DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional
information, refer to the "Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)"
section in this guide.

Using the Windows recovery tools

To recover information you previously backed up, follow these steps:
1. Click Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your entire computer (select models only) or your
files.
NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more
information.
To recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps:
160 Appendix C Backup and Recovery
DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support store more information than CDs, so
Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
recovery tools: You can use the F11 recovery tools to recover your original hard drive