Backing Up Your Data Files; Restoring Your Data Files - HP Computer User Manual

Backing up your data files

The Deja Dup Restore Tool allows you to back up your data files.
You should back up your data files on a regular schedule to maintain a current backup. You can
manually back up your information to an optional external drive, a network drive, or discs. Be sure to
back up your data at the following times:
At regularly scheduled times
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Before the computer is repaired or restored
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Before you add or modify hardware or software
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To back up your home directory files using the Deja Dup Backup Tool:
NOTE: Before you back up your information, be sure you have designated a location to save the
backup files.
1. Click the System menu icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click System Settings >
Backup icon.
2. Select Folders from the panel on the left side of the window, and beneath Folders to back up,
select the folders to back up.
3. Select Storage from the panel on the left side of the window, click the down-arrow next to
Backup Location, and select your designated back up location from the drop-down list.
4. Select Overview from the panel on the left side of the window, and then click Back Up Now.
NOTE: You may also back up to cloud storage services provided by various companies. For a small
fee, they will keep your backup for you. A cloud service is recommended, since it is an easy way to
keep your backups off-site and safe.

Restoring your data files

The Deja Dup Restore Tool allows you to restore your data files.
NOTE: Be sure AC power is connected to the computer before you begin this procedure.
To restore your data from your backup files:
1. Click the System menu icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click System Settings >
Backup icon.
2. Click Restore, select the location of the backup files and the folder name, and then click
Forward.
3. Under Restore from When?, select the date of the files to be restored, and then click Forward.
4. Select the location and folder where the files are to be restored, and then click Forward.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
6. Click Restore to start restoring the files, or click Cancel to cancel the operation.
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