Compaq 2510p manual Backup and recovery in Windows XP, Creating recovery discs

9Backup and recovery in Windows XP

Creating recovery discs

After setting up the computer for the first time, be sure to create a set of recovery discs of the full factory image. The recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case of system instability or failure.

Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs:

●Use any of the following types of discs: CD-R, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, or DVD-R DL (purchased separately). The discs you use will depend on the type of optical drive installed in your computer. Because DVDs store more information than CDs, DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support reduce the number of discs required.

NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD-RW, are not compatible with the HP Backup and Recovery Manager software.

●The computer must be connected to AC power during the process.

●Only one set of the recovery discs can be created per computer.

●Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer.

●If necessary, you can cancel the disc creation before you have finished creating the recovery discs. The next time you select Create factory software recovery CDs or DVDs to recover the system (Highly recommended), you will be prompted to continue the disc creation.

To create a set of recovery discs:

1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager.

2. Click Next.

3. Click Create factory software recovery CDs or DVDs to recover the system (Highly recommended), and then click Next.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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