Backing Up Files - Gateway 200E User Manual

To defragment the hard drive:
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Backing up files

Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees space for new files on the hard drive.
It also protects you from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you accidentally
delete files.
You should back up your files regularly to a writable optical disc (if you have a recordable drive).
Use a backup device, such as a recordable disc drive, to do a complete hard drive backup.
To back up files:
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CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook
Disconnect your notebook from the network.
Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter.
The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens.
Click Defragment now. This process may take hours to complete, depending on the size of
the drive being defragmented.
Help
For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then
click Help and Support. Type defragmenting in the Search Help box, then press
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Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens.
Right-click the drive that you want to back up, click Properties, then click the Tools tab.
Click Backup Now, then click Run a file backup now.
Follow the on-screen instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders
to back up.
Help
For more information about backing up files, click Start, then click Help and
Support. Type backup in the Search Help box, then press E .
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