HP DV2500 manual Using system restore points, Back up suggestions

Back up 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 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.

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.

Create a system restore point

1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System.

2. In the left pane, click System protection.

3. Click the System Protection tab.

4. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for which you want to create a restore point.

5. Click Create.

The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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