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Backing up your information
As you add new software and data files, back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably
current backup.
Back up your system at the following times:
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At regularly scheduled times
NOTE:
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Before the computer is repaired or restored
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Before adding or modifying hardware or software
When backing up:
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Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature, and periodically copy
them to disc.
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Store personal files in the Documents library and periodically back up this folder.
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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.
The screen shot is a time-saver if you have to reset your preferences.
To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document:
1.
Display the screen.
2.
Copy the screen:
To copy only the active window, press
To copy the entire screen, press
3.
Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.
4.
Save the document.
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Back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs.
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When backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R,
CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. The discs used depend on the type of optical drive installed
in the computer.
NOTE:
of recovery discs required.
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When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer.
Using Windows Backup and Restore
To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore:
NOTE:
Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before starting the backup process.
Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
DVDs store more information than CDs, so using them for backup reduces the number
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