Creating A System Image; Restoring Your System Image From Windows Control Panel - Motion Computing C5v User Manual

N : System images are designed for restoring your entire system at once when you have a
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serious problem with Windows 7. If you want to install particular files, folders or other data,
use Windows Backup.

Creating a system image

You can use a system image to restore the contents of your tablet if it ever stops working. A
system image is an exact copy of a drive and includes Windows 7, your system settings,
programs, and files. The system image requires an external drive, such as a USB flash drive,
on which to store the image.
N : We recommend that you create a system image as soon as you set up your tablet and then
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periodically.
To create a system image
1. Locate a USB flash drive or other external drive on which to store your system image.
2. From the Windows Control Panel, tap System and Security category, then tap Back up
your computer.
3. From the navigation bar on the left, tap Create a system image, then follow the
on-screen instructions.
For complete instructions, open Windows Help and search for "Back up your programs,
system settings, and files. "

Restoring your system image from Windows Control Panel

Use the Recovery tool from the Control Panel to restore your system if you can still access
Windows 7 or if you are restoring your system image onto a different computer.
To restore your system from Windows Control Panel
1. Locate the external drive that contains your system image.
2. From the Windows Control Panel, tap System and Security category, then tap Backup
your computer.
3. Tap Recover your system settings or your computer, then Advanced Recovery
Methods, then Use a system image...
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
For more information, open Windows Help and search for "Back up your programs, system
settings, and files. "
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