Recovering System Information; Creating Recovery Discs - Hp Pavilion Hdx Maintenance And Service Manual

To create a set of recovery discs:
Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager.
1.
Recovery Manager opens.
Click Advanced Options.
2.
NOTE:
AC power before you can go to the next step.
Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4.
Backing up your information
When to back up
On a regularly scheduled basis
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NOTE:
● Before the computer is repaired or restored
Before you add or modify hardware or software
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Backup suggestions
Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager.
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Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature, and periodically copy them
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to disc.
Store personal files in the 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 follow these steps:
Display the screen.
a.
Copy the screen:
b.
To copy only the active screen, press
To copy the entire screen, press
Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.
c.
Using system restore points
When you back up your system, you are creating a system restore point. A system restore point allows
you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recover
back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system.
NOTE:
Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since
the last restore point.
If you are operating the computer on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to
Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
alt+fn+prt sc.
fn+prt sc.

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