Transferring Files And Settings; Backing Up, Restoring, And Recovering Windows 7; Backing Up Your Information - HP Z1 G2 User Manual

Transferring files and settings

The Windows operating system offers data migration tools that help you select and transfer files and
data from one Windows-based computer to another.
For information about these tools, go to http://www.microsoft.com.

Backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 7

Your computer includes tools provided by HP and Windows to help you safeguard your information
and retrieve it if you ever need to. These tools will help you return your computer to a proper working
state or even back to the original factory state, all with simple steps.
This section provides information about the following processes:
Creating recovery media and backups
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Restoring and recovering your system
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NOTE: For more details about the Windows Backup and Restore tools provided, see Help and
Support. To access Help and Support: select Start, and then select Help and Support.
Recovery after a system failure is only as good as your most recent backup.
1.
After you successfully set up the computer, create recovery media. This media can be used to
reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been
replaced. See
on page
2.
As you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. A system restore point
is a snapshot of certain hard drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at a specific time.
A system restore point contains information that Windows uses, such as registry settings. Windows
creates a system restore point for you automatically during a Windows update and during other
system maintenance activities (such as a software update, security scanning, or system
diagnostics). You can also manually create a system restore point at any time. For more
information and steps for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. To access
Help and Support: select Start, and then select Help and Support.
3. As you add photos, video, music, and other personal files, create a backup of your personal
information. If files are accidentally deleted from the hard drive and they can no longer be
restored from the Recycle Bin, or if files become corrupted, you can restore the files that you
backed up. In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore the contents of your
computer. See
NOTE:
HP recommends that you print the recovery procedures and save them for later use, in case of
system instability.

Backing up your information

NOTE:
Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer.
You may be prompted by User Account Control for your permission or password when you perform
certain tasks. To continue a task, select the appropriate option. For information about User Account
Control, see Help and Support: select Start and then select Help and Support.
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Creating recovery discs with HP Recovery Disc Creator on HP Workstations
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Backing up your information on page 32.