HP Firebird with DNA 803 manual Making a System Recovery Disc, Creating the recovery file

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System Recovery

Should your system fail or become corrupted, you have options. You might be able to recover your system from the recovery partition on the hard disk drive, from a recovery disc you made before the system failed, or from the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system (OS) disc included with your computer.

Recovery methods are described here, after the instructions for making your own recovery disc.

Making a System Recovery Disc

One of the first things you should do when you purchase a new computer is make a system recovery disc. This disc can be used in the event of a system crash where your system stops working altogether, or if your system becomes corrupted. If this happens, and you do not have a recovery disc, it may be impossible to recover your system.

With this procedure, you create a disc from the recovery image on your hard disk drive. This image contains the operating system and software files originally installed on your computer at the factory.

Creating the recovery file

First you create a recovery file that you record, or burn, to a disc.

1Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click All Programs.

2Click HP Tools and Support, and then click Create Recovery DVD.

A window opens, showing a progress bar. The creation process can take up to 15 minutes.

A .iso file, VDRS.iso, is created on your desktop.

Recording the recovery file to disc—method one

There are two methods for writing the VDRS.iso file to disc. This first method takes a little longer, but it allows for write verification, so it ensures that your disc works and that the data is verified.

1Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click All Programs.

2Click CyberLink Power2Go, and then click Power2Go.

3In the Disc Type field, select DVD, and then click OK. The Power2Go window opens.

4In the Select Source field, find and select the VDRS.iso file.

5In the main menu at the top of the window, select Burning, and then click Burn Disc Image.

A Burn Disc Image window opens.

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Contents HP Firebird USA Table of Contents Updating Drivers System Recovery Using DVD Media DrivesCaring for Your HP Firebird Maintenance Troubleshooting Computer ProblemsSetting Up Your HP Firebird Storing documentation and recovery discsGet It Together Connecting to the HP Firebird Connector/LED/Button Description and function Placing the HP Firebird in the proper location Using surge protection Opening the HP FirebirdClosing the HP Firebird Using SLI Technology To disable SLIRe-enabling SLI Selecting Hdmi as the default video output Adjusting the screen mode by using Windows VistaClick Display Settings Adjusting the screen resolution by using Windows Vista Setting Up a Local Area NetworkSetting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Finding information on the Web Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First TimeFinding More Information Turning On the HP FirebirdClick the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar Using Shut DownTurning Off the HP Firebird Restarting the HP FirebirdUsing Lock Using Sleep ModeUsing the Power button to restart your HP Firebird Using Hibernate mode Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode Connecting to the InternetSetting Up User Accounts Using the HP Firebird with Safety and ComfortProtecting the HP Firebird Computer risk Security featureUsing passwords Password Function Configuring for automatic Microsoft software updatesInstalling critical security updates Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware DevicesUsing the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software Click the Norton Internet Security tab Setting a Full System Scan timeClick Configure a Scan Click Schedule Full System Scan Manually running a scanClick Configure a Scan Click Manage Custom Scans Setting up a Custom Scan timeHP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Blu-ray DVD+RW/+R Using DVD Media DrivesHandling CDs and DVDs Allows you toInserting and removing CDs and DVDs Compatibility InformationLayer Disc Features and Compatibility TableDVD-R DoubleScribe Optical Drive Quick Reference TableDouble Combo Light OpticalDVD+ ROM RAM RW/-R RW/+R Using Blu-ray Disc DrivesHP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Caring for Your HP Firebird HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Security Updates MaintenanceCreating System Recovery Discs Creating Data Backup DiscsKeep the system tray clean Running the Disk Cleanup ProgramManual Disk Cleanup Automatic Disk CleanupClick Start Task Manager Running the Disk Defragmenter ProgramKeeping the HP Firebird Free of Dust and Dirt Checking for Hard Disk Drive ErrorsCleaning vents Cleaning the HP FirebirdCleaning the keyboard and mouse Cleaning fans, heat sink, and inside the HP FirebirdAudio Troubleshooting Computer ProblemsIs available for Windows Media Player CD and DVD Drives To the disc Video Display Monitor Hard Disk Drive Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to Hardware InstallationSymptom Internet Access Click Hardware and SoundDouble-clickPhone and Modem Options Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs Then click Windows DefenderBlocker Keyboard and Mouse Click the Pointer Options tab PowerTime Click the Windows Vista start button, click SettingsClick Clock, Language, and Region, and then click Date and TimePerformance Click the Windows Vista startShut Down Click Start Task Manager Bad sectors check boxes Click Uninstall a programSystem errors and Scan for and attempt recovery Click the Windows Vista start button, and thenClick the Windows Vista start button MiscellaneousUpdating Drivers HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Recording the recovery file to disc-method one System RecoveryMaking a System Recovery Disc Creating the recovery fileRecording the recovery file to disc-method two System RecoveryRecovery from the Windows Start Menu Recovery from the recovery partition on your hard disk driveRecovery if you cannot get to the desktop Recovery from the recovery disc Recovery from the Microsoft Windows Vista OS recovery disc Click Custom Advanced install Using the Application and Driver Recovery discPost-recovery Procedure Numerics IndexSafety & Comfort Guide 16 safety warnings
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