Transferring Files And Settings; Backing Up And Restoring Files; Creating A Backup File-Windows Xp Professional; Restoring From The Backup File-Windows Xp Professional - HP Compaq Businessdc7600 Service & Reference Manual

Installing the Operating System
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Transferring Files and Settings

Use the Microsoft Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move files and settings
from an old computer to a new one. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools
> Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.
1.3

Backing Up and Restoring Files

1.3.1 Creating a Backup File—Windows XP Professional
1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup.
2. Use the Backup or Restore Wizard to create a backup file or tape.
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A backup file can be saved to a hard disk, a floppy disk, CD, USB flash media device, tape drive,
or to any other removable or nonremovable media.
1.3.2 Restoring from the Backup File—Windows XP Professional
1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup.
2. Use the Backup or Restore Wizard to restore files from a backup file.
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A backup file can be on a hard disk, a floppy disk, CD, USB flash media device, tape drive, or
any other removable or nonremovable media.
1.4

Converting to NTFS

Windows XP Professional
To convert a FAT or FAT32 volume to NTFS,
1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
2. Type convert drive_letter: /fs:ntfs (where drive_letter is the volume to be converted) and
Enter
press
1.5

HP Software

The Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system is preinstalled on the computer and
will be configured automatically the first time the computer is turned on. The following HP
software may also be installed at that time on selected models:
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Computer Setup Utilities
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HP Support Software including device drivers
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Online Safety & Comfort Guide
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Power Management with energy saver features
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Security Management tools
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Software Support Management tools
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