6 Backup and recovery
To protect your information, use Windows Backup and Restore to back up individual files and folders, back up your entire hard drive (select models only), create system repair discs (select models only)with the installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive, or create system restore points. In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore the contents of your computer.
Windows Backup and Restore provides the following options:
●Creating a system repair disc (select models only) by using the installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive
●Backing up your information
●Creating a system image (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
NOTE: 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.
NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. See Help and Support for more information.
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