Compaq CQ71, G71 manual Backing up your information, When to back up, Backup suggestions

Backing up your information

When to back up

●On a regularly scheduled basis

NOTE: Set reminders to back up your information periodically.

●Before the computer is repaired or restored

●Before you add or modify hardware or software

Backup suggestions

●Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager.

●Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to disc.

●Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up this folder periodically.

●Back up templates stored in their associated programs.

●Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to reset your preferences.

To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps:

a.Display the screen.

b.Copy the screen:

To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc.

c.Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.

Using system restore points

When you back up your system, you are creating a system restore point. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system.

NOTE: Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point.

You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your system files and settings.

When to create restore points

●Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware

●Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally

NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the restoration.

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