Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore | HP dv7-7135us

Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore

Windows allows you to back up files using Windows Backup and Restore. You can select the level you want to back up, from individual folders to drives. The backups are compressed to save space. To back up:

1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions to schedule and create a backup.

NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the 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.

To restore, see Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore on page 78.

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HP dv7-7135us, B5R45UA manual Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore

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User Guide Software terms Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using Sleep or Hibernation Managing and sharing information Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Best practices Starting right Fun things to do More HP resources Resource Contents Component Description Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Front Right side Using Sleep or Hibernation on Getting to know your computer Left side Rear Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCam Display TouchPad Top Sleep or Hibernation on Lights Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader Or see Managing power on Keys By selecting Start Control Panel HardwareSound Beats Audio Control Panel Num lock key Bottom Component Labels Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless button Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing operating system controls Using an Internet service provider Using a Wlan Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a local area network LAN Multimedia Features Enjoying entertainment features Using audio Using the webcam Using Beats Audio Connecting speakersConnecting headphones Connecting a microphone IconDefinition Using videoConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Checking the sound Connecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Using Intel Wireless Display select models only Using the keyboard and pointing devices Icon Key Description Using the keyboardUsing ALT GR key combinations Using the action keys Audio Control Panel Using the hot keysFunction Hot key Description Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Beats Using the integrated numeric keypad Using the keypad Turning the TouchPad off or on Using the TouchPad Selecting Navigating Using TouchPad gestures Pinching/Zooming Scrolling Flicking Rotating Managing power Initiating and exiting Sleep Using Sleep or Hibernation Initiating and exiting Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter Selecting a power plan Running on battery power Removing a user-replaceable batteryFinding battery information Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Storing a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external power Using HP CoolSense select models only Select Start Shut down Shutting down the computer Type Description Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Managing and sharing information Removing a USB device Connecting a powered USB device Inserting and removing digital storage cards Using optical drives Removing an optical disc Inserting an optical disc Sharing drives on the network Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Replacing a hard drive Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling with or shipping your computer Computer risk Security feature Securing your computer and informationLocating your security software Using passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using the fingerprint reader Registering fingerprints Using Internet security softwareUsing HP SimplePass Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Installing Windows security updates Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Using firewall software Securing your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockBacking up your software applications and information Determining the Bios version Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Updating the Bios Select Start Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics What you need to know Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating backups Creating recovery media to recover the original system Creating a system restore point Creating system restore points Backing up system and personal information Tips for a successful backup Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore Restore and recoveryRestoring to a previous system restore point Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Recovering using the recovery media Recovering using HP Recovery partition select models only Changing the computer boot order Specifications Input powerInput power Rating Operating environment Troubleshooting and support Troubleshooting Disc drive problemsWireless connection problems Cannot connect to a Wlan Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless router Audio problems Power management problemsNetwork status icon is not displayed Troubleshooting an AC adapter Resolving a low battery level Contacting customer support Electrostatic Discharge Index Bios Hdmi