Performing Backup And Recovery Operations - Lenovo ThinkPad E450 User Manual

• You can use recovery media to restore the computer to the factory default settings only. You can use
recovery media to put the computer in an operational state after all other methods of recovery have failed.
Attention: When you use recovery media to restore the computer to the factory default settings, all the
files currently on the hard disk drive, hybrid drive, or solid-state drive will be deleted and replaced by
the factory default settings.
To use recovery media, do the following:
1. Depending on the type of your recovery media, connect the boot medium (memory key or other USB
storage device) to the computer, or insert the boot disc into the external optical drive.
2. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer. When the Boot Menu
window opens, release the F12 key.
3. Select the desired startup device and press Enter. The restore process begins.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the operation.
Notes:
1. After restoring your computer to the factory default settings, you might have to reinstall device drivers
for some devices. See "Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers" on page 101.
2. Some computers come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled. If you need to recover
or reinstall your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works programs, you must use the Microsoft Office CD
or Microsoft Works CD. These discs are provided only with computers preinstalled with Microsoft
Office or Microsoft Works.

Performing backup and recovery operations

The Rescue and Recovery program enables you to back up all your hard disk drive, hybrid drive, or
solid-state drive contents including the operating system, data files, software programs, and personal
settings. You can designate where the Rescue and Recovery program stores the backup:
• In a protected area of your hard disk drive, hybrid drive, or solid-state drive
• On the secondary hard disk drive, hybrid drive, or solid-state drive if a secondary hard disk drive, hybrid
drive, or solid-state drive is installed in your computer
• On an attached external USB hard disk drive or solid-state drive
• On a network drive
• On recordable discs (a recordable external optical drive is required for this option)
After you have backed up the contents on the hard disk drive, you can restore the complete contents of
the hard disk drive, hybrid drive, or solid-state drive restore only the selected files, or restore only the
Windows operating system and applications.
Performing a backup operation
This section provides instructions on how to perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery
program.
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo PC Experience ➙ Lenovo Tools ➙
Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.
2. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow.
3. Click Back up your hard drive and select backup operation options. Then, follow the instructions on
the screen to complete the backup operation.
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