Backup And Recovery; Using Windows Backup And Restore - HP Mini 210-2000 Maintenance And Service Manual

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Backup and recovery

Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. HP recommends that you
regularly back up your files to ensure you have the latest data.
To protect your information, back up your files and folders. In case of system failure, you can use the
backup files to restore your computer.
CAUTION:
Recovery utility. Therefore, HP recommends that you download the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq,
and then extract it to a USB flash drive as soon as possible after software setup. For details, refer to
"Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in this section.
You may have HP Recovery Manager on your computer.
NOTE: For detailed information, search for HP Recovery Manager in Help and Support.

Using Windows Backup and Restore

To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps:
NOTE: Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process.
NOTE: The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the
computer.
1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Maintenance, and then click Backup and Restore.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up and create a backup.
NOTE:
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more
information.
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In the event of a hard drive failure, you cannot use your computer to access the Disaster
Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your