When To Back Up; Backup Suggestions; Backing Up Specific Files Or Folders - HP Compaq 2210b Maintenance And Service Manual

When to back up

On a regularly scheduled basis
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NOTE:
Before the computer is repaired or restored
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Before you add or modify hardware or software
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Backup suggestions

Create a set of recovery discs using HP Backup and Recovery Manager.
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Create system recovery points using HP Backup and Recovery Manager, and periodically copy them
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to disc.
Store personal files in the My Documents folder and back up these folders 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.
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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:
Display the screen.
a.
Copy the screen.
b.
To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc.
To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc.
Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.
c.
NOTE: Before you can perform backup and recovery procedures, the computer must be connected to
external power.
NOTE: Drivers, utilities, and software installed by HP can be copied to a CD or to a DVD using HP
Backup and Recovery Manager.

Backing up specific files or folders

You can back up specific files or folders to the recovery partition on the hard drive, to an optional external
hard drive, or to optical discs (CDs or DVDs).
NOTE:
This process will take several minutes, depending on the file size and the speed of the computer.
To back up specific files or folders:
Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery
1.
Manager.
Click Next.
2.
Click Back up to protect system settings and important data files, and then click
3.
Next.
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Set reminders to back up your information periodically.