Performing Backup And Recovery Operations; Performing A Backup Operation - Lenovo 0401R6U User Manual

Performing backup and recovery operations

Note: The information in this section applies only to machine types 0401, 0994,
The Rescue and Recovery program enables you to back up all your hard disk drive
contents including the operating system, data files, software programs, and
personal settings. You can designate where the Rescue and Recovery program
stores the backup:
v In a protected area of your hard disk drive
v On the secondary hard disk drive if a secondary hard disk drive is installed in
v On an attached external USB hard disk drive
v On a network drive
v On recordable discs (a recordable optical drive is required for this option)
After you have backed up the contents on the hard disk drive, you can restore the
complete contents of the hard disk drive, restore only the selected files, or restore
only the Windows operating system and applications.

Performing a backup operation

This section provides instructions on how to perform a backup operation using the
Rescue and Recovery program on different operating systems.
v To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the
v To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the
and 2565, which have the Rescue and Recovery program preinstalled.
your computer
Windows 7 operating system, do the following:
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo
ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and
Recovery program opens.
2. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced
Rescue and Recovery arrow.
3. Click Back up your hard drive and select backup operation options. Then,
follow the instructions on the screen to complete the backup operation.
Windows XP operating system, do the following:
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage →
Rescue and Recovery. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.
2. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click Launch advanced Rescue
and Recovery → Back up your hard drive, and select backup operation
options.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the backup operation.
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