HP 15-u010dx x360 Backing up, restoring, and recovering, Creating recovery media and backups

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10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering

This chapter provides information about the following processes:

●Creating recovery media and backups

●Restoring and recovering your system

Creating recovery media and backups

1.After you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. This step creates a backup of the HP Recovery partition on the computer. The backup can be used to reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced.

HP Recovery media you create will provide the following recovery options:

●System Recovery—Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that were installed at the factory.

●Minimized Image Recovery—Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications.

●Factory Reset—Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all information from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory.

See Creating HP Recovery media on page 64.

2.Use the Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information. For more information and steps, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.

Creating HP Recovery media

HP Recovery Manager is a software program that offers a way to create recovery media after you successfully set up the computer. HP Recovery media can be used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory, and then configures the settings for the programs. HP Recovery media can also be used to customize the system or restore the factory image if you replace the hard drive.

●Only one set of HP Recovery media can be created. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in a safe place.

●HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for the blank USB flash drive or the number of blank DVD discs that will be required.

●To create recovery discs, your computer must have an optical drive with DVD writer capability, and you must use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. Do not use rewritable discs such as CD±RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, or BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs; they are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software. Or instead you can use a high-quality blank USB flash drive.

●If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with DVD writer capability, but you would like to create DVD recovery media, you can use an external optical drive (purchased

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Managing power Input power Operating environment Starting right Visit the HP Apps StoreBest practices Fun things to doPage Resource Contents More HP resourcesResource Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationLocating hardware Locating softwareRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Hibernation onDisplay Select the HP Support Assistant appTablet mode Display modesMode Top TouchPadLights Initiating Sleep and Hibernation onButtons and speakers Keys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonSharing data and drives and accessing software Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Protecting your WlanConnecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a WlanPage Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia featuresUsing the webcam HP Support Assistant appUsing audio Connecting speakersConnecting headphones and microphones Using Beats AudioUsing video Testing your audio featuresConnecting video devices by using an Hdmi cable Setting up Hdmi audio Page Using the TouchPad and gestures Navigating the screenTapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoom Finger click Rotating Close an app Edge swipes Display and select a charmPage Reveal and select open apps Display the Customize icon Using touch screen gestures Switch between open appsOne-finger slide Tapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoom Right-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing the keyboard and mouse Using the keysUsing the action keys Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipeIcon Key Description Using the integrated numeric keypad Using Windows shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Managing power Initiating Sleep and HibernationSetting password protection on wakeup Manually initiating and exiting SleepUsing the power meter and power settings Running on battery powerFactory-sealed battery Finding battery informationIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery levelRunning on external AC power Troubleshooting power problemsHP CoolSense Shutting down turning off the computerPage Using HP 3D DriveGuard Using Disk DefragmenterMaintaining your computer Improving performanceCleaning your computer Using Disk CleanupUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning procedures Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or NotebooksCleaning the sides or cover Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mousePage Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Using Internet security software Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionInstalling software updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockBacking up your software applications and information Starting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading a Bios updateDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Recovering using HP Recovery Manager Using the HP Recovery partition select models onlyWhat you need to know Removing the HP Recovery partition select models only Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexJacks
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