Performing A System Recovery; Using The Windows Recovery Tools - HP Laptop User Manual

Note the following when backing up:
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Store personal files in the Documents library, and back it up regularly.
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Back up templates that are stored in their associated programs.
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Save customized settings that appear in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot
of your settings. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to reset your preferences.
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When backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R,
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 external optical drive you are using.
NOTE:
using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required.
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When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the external drive.
To create a backup using Backup and Restore:
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. From the Start screen, type backup, click Settings, and then select from the list of displayed
options.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your backup, create a system image (select models
only), or create system repair media (select models only).

Performing a system recovery

In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files:
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Windows recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you
have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might
prevent Windows from starting correctly.
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f11 recovery tools: You can use the
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 and you cannot use the system repair
media you previously created (select models only), you must purchase Windows 8 operating system
media to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional information, see
Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately) on page

Using the Windows recovery tools

To recover information you previously backed up:
From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.
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To recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps:
DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support store more information than CDs, so
f11 recovery tools to recover your original hard drive image.
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Performing a system recovery
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