Using Qdatatrove In Windows Vista; Backing Up Your System; Backing Up Your System Into A Single File; Backing Up Your System Into A Disc - BenQ Joybook R46 Series User Manual

3. After launching QDataTrove, click the Back up, Restore, or
Create Discs tabs to perform the desired operation.
Using QDataTrove in
Windows Vista

Backing up your system

• Make sure your system is connected to AC Power before
performing the operation.
• A backup file will occupy a large amount of disk space, so
make sure there is sufficient free space first. The amount of
required space depends on the amount of used space on the
C: drive.

Backing up your system into a single file

QDataTrove allows you to back up your system drive (C: drive)
into a single image file, by saving it as a Windows Imaging
Format (WIM) file. It makes an exact copy of your entire system
drive (C: drive), including the operating system, installed
software programs, registry settings, etc. To perform the
operation, follow the steps below:
By default, backup files will be placed under "D:\BenQ
User\System Drive", so make sure your D: drive has sufficient
free space.
1. In QDataTrove, click the Back up tab.
2. Click the button to select System Drive Backup -
Backup to File.
3. A Save As window pops up. Use the default file name or
specify a preferred file name, and then click Save to create a
system backup file.
46 Recovering your system using QDataTrove
4. A confirmation message appears. To proceed with the
operation, click Yes.
5. Follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete the
operation.

Backing up your system into a disc

QDataTrove allows you to back up your system drive (C: drive)
into CD/DVD discs. It makes an exact copy of your entire
system drive (C: drive), including the operating system, installed
software programs, registry settings, etc. To perform the
operation, follow the steps below:
1. In QDataTrove, click the Back up tab.
2. Click the button to select System Drive Backup -
Backup to Disc.
3. A confirmation message appears. Click Yes to restart your
Joybook, and it will enter Windows PE automatically to make
a system backup image.
4. After backup finishes, the system will boot into Windows
Vista automatically. A Create User Recovery CD/DVD
window appears on the screen.
a. Select a disc type from the Disc Category drop-down
menu.
b. Click OK to proceed.
• The disc types (CD/DVD) and ability (reading/recording) of the
optical drive may vary depending on your purchased model.
• The required number of discs may vary depending on the size
of your system image.
5. Follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete the
operation.