Backing Up Data; Recover Pre-Installed Software - IBM Thinkpad TransNote Service And Troubleshooting Manual

Backing up data

Hard disks are reliable data storage devices. However, you should protect
yourself against accidental data loss or the unlikely event of a hard disk
malfunction by backing up your important files regularly.
1. Click Start
2. Make sure that the Create a new backup job button is marked.
3. Click OK. The Backup Wizard will guide you through backing up some or
all of the files on your hard disk.

Recover pre-installed software

If your hard disk drive data is damaged or accidentally erased, you can
restore the software that was shipped with your computer. This software
includes your pre-installed operating system, applications, and device drivers.
You can restore your pre-installed software using either the Product Recovery
program or a Recovery CD.
The Product Recovery program is in a section of your hard disk drive that is
not displayed by Windows Explorer. You may use a Recovery CD if it was
provided with your computer.
In case of a hard disk drive failure, or if the Product Recovery program is
accidentally deleted or becomes damaged, you can order a Product Recovery
CD from IBM.
Note: The recovery process might take up to 2 hours.
Attention
All of the files on the C:\drive will be lost in the recovery process. Be
sure to back up copies of the files you have saved on your C:\drive
before you begin.
To use the Product Recovery program to restore your pre-installed software,
do the following:
1. Save all your files and shut down your desktop.
2. Turn off your computer.
3. Turn on your computer. Quickly press F11 when this message is displayed
on the screen: "To start the Product Recovery program, press F11." This
message is displayed for only a few seconds.
Note: If this message does not appear, you can use a Recovery Repair
diskette to get access to the Product Recovery program.
Programs Accessories
Backing up your system
System Tools Buckup.
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