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4-174-715-11(1)
Personal Computer
Operating Instructions -
Recovery, Backup and
Troubleshooting Guide
Please create your recovery discs
immediately after setup.
Please read this manual carefully before using your
product. Keep this manual in a safe place.
101Q_RTG 4-174-715-11 (1)
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Summarization of Contents
Recovery and Backup Concepts
What is recovery and backup?
Defines recovery and backup, explaining their purpose and when they are needed.
What is a backup?
Explains the definition of a backup and the reasons for performing backups.
Creating Recovery Media and Partitions
Creating recovery discs
Provides notes and steps for creating recovery discs.
Creating a hard disk partition
Defines, explains advantages, and outlines options for creating hard disk partitions.
Computer Recovery Procedures
Recovering your computer
Covers recovery partition, important notes, and software considerations.
Recovering when Windows fails to start
Guides recovery using discs or partition when Windows cannot launch.
Recovering when Windows starts
Explains recovery of C drive or entire system when Windows is operational.
Data Backup Methods
Options overview
Presents different options for backing up and restoring data.
Windows feature backup/restore
Details backing up and restoring data using the Windows feature.
Rescue Data software
Explains backing up and restoring data when Windows cannot start.
Data Restore Methods
Restore point backup/restore
Covers backing up and restoring data using a system restore point.
Reinstall software/drivers
Details restoring preinstalled software or drivers to factory settings.
System Image Restoration
What is a system image?
Defines a system image and its role in restoring the computer.
How to restore a system image
Provides steps to restore the computer system from a system image.
Erasing Data and Troubleshooting
Erasing all data
Provides instructions for securely erasing all data from the storage device.
Troubleshooting recovery issues
Offers solutions for common problems encountered during recovery processes.
Troubleshooting common problems
Provides steps to resolve general computer issues like startup and responsiveness.
Quick reference for issues
Offers a quick guide for troubleshooting computer issues when Windows starts.
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