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Creating recovery media and backups

Recovery after a system failure is only as good as your most recent backup.
1. After you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. This step creates a Windows 7
operating system DVD and a Driver Recovery DVD. The Windows DVD can be used to reinstall the original
operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced. The Driver Recovery
DVD installs specific drivers and applications. See
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2. Use Windows Backup and Recovery tools to perform the following:
● Back up individual files and folders
● Back up your entire hard drive (select products only)
● Create system repair discs (select products only) with the installed optical drive (select products
only) or an optional external optical drive
Create system restore points
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NOTE: This guide describes an overview of backing up, restoring, and recovering options. For more details
about the tools provided, see Help and Support. To access Help and Support, select Start, and then select
Help and Support.
NOTE: HP recommends that you print the recovery procedures and save them for later use, in case of
system instability.
In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore the contents of your computer. See
up your information on page

Guidelines

● When creating recovery media or backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased
separately): 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 you are using.
● Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the recovery media creation
process or the backup process.

Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator

HP Recovery Disc Creator is a software program that offers an alternative way to create recovery media. After
you successfully set up the computer, you can create recovery media using HP Recovery Disc Creator. This
recovery media allows you to reinstall your original operating system as well as select drivers and
applications if the hard drive becomes corrupted. HP Recovery Disc Creator can create two kinds of recovery
DVDs:
● Windows 7 operating system DVD—Installs the operating system without additional drivers or
applications.
Driver Recovery DVD—Installs specific drivers and applications only, in the same way that the HP
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Software Setup utility installs drivers and applications.

Creating recovery media

NOTE: The Windows 7 operating system DVD can be created only once. Thereafter, the option to create that
media will not be available after you create a Windows DVD.
To create the Windows DVD:
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