Performing A Recovery; Using The Disaster Recovery Utility; Using The Instant Restore Utility; Notebook Essentials - HP Mini 1151NR User Manual

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Chapter 5: Backup and recovery

Performing a recovery

In case of system failure or instability, the device provides the following ways to recover
your files:
BackOnTrack Disaster Recovery utility: You can use Disaster Recovery to recover your
hard drive image (including your files, programs, and operating system) after a hard
drive failure.
BackOnTrack Instant Restore utility: You can use Instant Restore to quickly restore your
device to a working state if a software-related problem occurs. The Instant Restore
utility automatically creates working states periodically. You can also define a working
state by saving the current computer state manually.
For more information about computer system states, refer to the
BackOnTrack software help.
Operating System and Driver Recovery discs (included with your device): You can use
the discs to recover the operating system and the programs installed at the factory.

Using the Disaster Recovery utility

To perform a recovery with the Disaster Recovery utility, you need an external optical
drive (purchased separately).
The Disaster Recovery utility recovers data from a Disaster Recovery Set that you have
previously created.
To restore your hard drive image, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Roxio, click BackOnTrack, click
BackOnTrack Home, and then click Disaster Recovery.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
For more information about the Disaster Recovery utility, refer to the BackOnTrack
software help.

Using the Instant Restore utility

You can restore your computer from Windows when the operating system is functioning. If
the operating system is not functioning, you can also restore your computer when you start
your computer.
For more information about the Instant Restore utility, refer to the BackOnTrack
software help.
Using the Instant Restore utility when the operating system is functioning
To recover information when the operating system is functioning properly, follow these steps:
1. Save and close all open documents and close any open programs.
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