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Backup and recovery

Backup and recovery in Windows Vista

Overview

To protect your information, use the Backup and Restore Center to back up individual files and folders, back up your entire hard drive (select models only), or create system restore points. In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore the contents of your computer.

The Backup and Restore Center provides the following options:

Backing up individual files and folders

Backing up the entire hard drive (select models only)

Scheduling automatic backups (select models only)

Creating system restore points

Recovering individual files

Restoring the computer to a previous state

Recovering information using recovery tools

For detailed instructions, perform a search for these topics in Help and Support. In case of system instability, HP recommends that you print the recovery procedures and save them for later use.

Maintenance and Service Guide

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Compaq 615 manual Backup and recovery in Windows Vista, Overview