●Recovering a program or driver
●Performing a full system recovery
Backing up your information
As you add new software and data files, you should back up your system on a regular basis to
maintain a reasonably current backup. Back up your system at the following times:
●At regularly scheduled times
NOTE: Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
●Before the computer is repaired or restored
●Before you add or modify hardware or software
Note the following when backing up:
●Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature, and periodically copy
them to a disc.
●Store personal files in the Documents library, and periodically back up this folder.
●Back up templates stored in their associated programs.
●You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs.
●When backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R,
CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. The discs you use depend on the type of optical drive you
are using.
NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using them for backup reduces the number of
recovery discs required.
●When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into an optical drive.
●Save the customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the
settings. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to reset your preferences.
To copy the screen and paste the image into a word-processing document:
1. Display the screen.
2. Copy the screen:
To copy only the active window, press alt+prt sc.
To copy the entire screen, press prt sc.
3. Open a word-processing document, select Edit> Paste.
4. Save the document.
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