11 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, create system repair media (select models only) by using 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.

From the Start screen, type restore, click Settings, and then select from the list of displayed options.

Windows Backup and Restore provides the following options:

●Creating system repair media (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. From the Start screen, type h, and then select 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. Refer to Help and Support for more information. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.

Backing up your information

Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. You should create system repair media and your initial backup immediately after initial system setup. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. The system repair media

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