HP 2000 Base Model manual Creating recovery media, Click All Programs

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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 Creating recovery media on page 9.

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 (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 > 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 Backing up your information on page 11.

NOTE: HP recommends that you print the recovery procedures and save them for later use, in case of system instability.

Creating recovery media

After you successfully set up the computer, create recovery media. The media can be used to reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced.

There are two types of recovery media. To determine which steps to follow for your computer:

1.Click the Start button.

2.Click All Programs.

If Security and Protection is listed, continue with the steps in Creating recovery media using HP Recovery Manager (select models only) on page 9.

If Productivity and Tools is listed, continue with the steps in Creating recovery discs with HP Recovery Disc Creator (select models only) on page 10.

Creating recovery media using HP Recovery Manager (select models only)

To create recovery discs, your computer must have a DVD writer. Use DVD+R or DVD-R discs (purchased separately). The discs you use will depend on the type of optical drive you are using.

NOTE: DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, or DVD±RW disc are not supported.

You have the option of creating a recovery USB flash drive instead, using a high-quality USB drive.

Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 7 and POSReady 7 9

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Contents Getting Started Product Notice About This Book Accessing User Guides and HP Diagnostics Windows systemsHow to Check Warranty and Support Entitlement Select Start All Programs HP Help and Support WarrantyIv About This Book Table of contents Industry 8.1 systems Installing the Windows Operating system Installing and customizing the softwareDownloading Microsoft Windows updates Installing or upgrading device drivers Windows systemsCustomizing the monitor display Windows systems Protecting the software Using HP Diagnostic SolutionsAccessing disk image ISO files Vision Diagnostics select models onlyHP PC Hardware Diagnostics select models only Accessing Vision Diagnostics select models onlyWhy run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Click the Drivers & Downloads link How to access and run HP PC Hardware DiagnosticsDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device Turning off the computerBefore you call for technical support Finding more informationHelpful hints Basic troubleshooting Click All Programs Creating recovery mediaPage Backing up your information Creating recovery discsSystem Restore System RecoverySelect Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore System Recovery when Windows is not responding System Recovery when Windows is respondingSystem Recovery using recovery media select models only Select Install now Creating recovery media and backups Restoring and recovering using Windows toolsThen select Help and Support Select Troubleshoot Using Reset when the system is not respondingRecovery using the Windows recovery USB flash drive SupportSelect Refresh your PC
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