Backup suggestions
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Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager.
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Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy
them to disc.
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Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up this folder periodically.
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Back up templates stored in their associated programs.
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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.
To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps:
a.
Display the screen.
b.
Copy the screen:
To copy only the active window, press
To copy the entire screen, press
c.
Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.
Using system restore points
When you back up your system, you are creating a system restore point. A system restore point allows
you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recover
back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system.
NOTE:
Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or emails created since
the last restore point.
You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your system files and
settings.
When to create restore points
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Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware
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Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally
NOTE:
If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the restoration.
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