Backup And Recovery; Backup And Recovery Using Windows Vista; Creating Recovery Discs; Backing Up Your Information - HP Compaq 8710p Maintenance And Service Manual

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Backup and recovery

Backup and recovery using Windows Vista

Creating recovery discs

After setting up the computer for the first time, be sure to create a set of recovery discs of the full
factory image. The recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and recover the operating
system and software to factory settings in case of system instability or failure.
Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs:
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Use any of the following types of discs: CD-R, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, or DVD-R DL
(purchased separately). The discs you use will depend on the type of optical drive installed in
your computer. Because DVDs store more information than CDs, DVDs and DVDs with double-
layer (DL) support reduce the number of discs required.
NOTE:
the HP Backup & Recovery Manager software.
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The computer must be connected to AC power during the process.
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Only one set of the recovery discs can be created per computer.
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Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer.
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If necessary, you can cancel the disc creation before you have finished and pointing stick
creating the recovery discs. The next time you select Create a set of recovery discs
(Recommended), you will be prompted to continue the disc creation.
To create a set of recovery discs:
1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > Backup & Recovery Manager.
2. Click Next.
3. Click Create a set of recovery discs (Recommended), and then click Next.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Backing up your information

NOTE: You can only recover files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you
use HP Backup & Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as you set up your
computer.
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