Performing A Recovery; Using The Windows Recovery Tools - HP ProBook 6550b Maintenance And Service Manual

3. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.
The screen image is added to the document.
4. Save the document.
When backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R,
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CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, or DVD±RW. The discs you use will depend on the
type of optical drive installed in your computer.
NOTE:
using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required.
When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the
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computer.
To create a backup using Backup and Restore Center, 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. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your entire computer (select models only) or your files.
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.

Performing a recovery

In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files:
Windows recovery tools: You can use the Backup and Restore Center to recover information you
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have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might
prevent Windows from starting correctly.
f11 recovery tools: You can use the
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The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory.
NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer, you must purchase a Windows Vista®
operating system DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional
information, refer to the "Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)"
section in this guide.

Using the Windows recovery tools

To recover information you previously backed up, follow these steps:
1. Click Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your entire computer (select models only) or your files.
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DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support store more information than CDs, so
Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
f11 recovery tools to recover your original hard drive image.