
Backup and Recovery in Windows Vista
Backing up Your Information
When to Back Up
■On a regularly scheduled basis.
✎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 system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature.
■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
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
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