Backup and Recovery in Windows Vista

Backup Suggestions

Create a set of recovery discs using HP Backup & Recovery Manager.

Create system recovery points using HP Backup & Recovery Manager, and periodically copy them to disc.

Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up these folders 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:

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.

Before you can perform backup and recovery procedures, the computer must be connected to external power.

Drivers, utilities, and applications installed by HP can be copied to a CD or to a DVD using HP Backup & Recovery Manager.

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Compaq NC6400 manual Backup Suggestions