System Recovery; Safeguarding Your Data; Setting System Restore Points - HP Compaq Series Hardware And Software Manual

Software Update and Recoveries

System Recovery

The notebook system recovery process provides several ways to
recover system functionality. The Application and Driver
Recovery disc enables you to recover or repair your notebook
without losing personal data. The Operating System disc also
allows you to reinstall the operating system software provided
with the notebook.
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For best results, attempt to recover optimal notebook
functionality by using the following procedures in the order
described here.

Safeguarding Your Data

Software or devices added to the notebook can cause your system
to become unstable. To safeguard your documents, store personal
files in the My Documents folder and periodically create a
backup copy of My Documents.

Setting System Restore Points

Notebooks with Windows XP operating systems provide the
option of setting System Restore points (benchmarks) daily as
you change your personal settings. The notebook may also set
restore points when you add new software or devices. You should
periodically set system restore points when the notebook is
functioning at optimal performance and before installing new
software or devices. This enables you to return to a previous
configuration restore point if you encounter problems.
To set a system restore point:
1. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. (The
System Restore window opens.)
2. Follow the on-screen directions for setting a restore point.
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