HP M6 1045DX B5S08UAR#ABA manual

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 76.

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HP M6 1045DX B5S08UAR#ABA manual Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore

Contents

User Guide Software terms Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features 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 Finding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerFront Component Description Right side Using Sleep or Hibernation on Getting to know your computer Left side See Using a USB device on Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCam Display TouchPad Top Sleep or Hibernation on Lights Top Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader Or see Managing power on Beats Audio Control Panel Keys Bottom For use in the computer by the governmental agency that Component Labels Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless button Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Using an Internet service provider Connecting to a wireless network Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a local area network LAN Multimedia Features Enjoying entertainment features Sound Beats Audio Control Panel Select Start Control Panel Hardware Using audio Using the webcam Checking the sound Using videoEnabling and Disabling Beats Audio IconDefinition Connecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Connecting a VGA monitor or projector Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Using the keyboard and pointing devices Using ALT GR key combinations Icon Key Description Using the action keys Turns the wireless feature on or off Mutes or restores speaker sound Function Hot key Description Using the hot keysSelect Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Beats Audio Control Panel Using the integrated numeric keypad Using the keypad Turning the TouchPad off or on Using the TouchPad Selecting Navigating Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Using TouchPad gestures Pinching/Zooming Scrolling Flicking Rotating Using Sleep or Hibernation Managing power Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeupInitiating and exiting Hibernation Selecting a power plan Using the power meter Removing a user-replaceable battery Running on battery power Conserving battery power Finding battery informationIdentifying low battery levels Storing a user-replaceable battery Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery Shutting down the computer HP CoolSensePage Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceType Description Connecting a powered USB device Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Removing an optical disc Inserting an optical disc Sharing drives on the network Improving performance Maintaining your computerHandling drives Replacing a hard drive Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Adding or replacing memory modules Using Disk CleanupPage Page Cleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning your computerCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Updating programs and drivers Traveling with or shipping your computer Securing your computer and information Computer risk Security featureLocating your security software Setting Windows passwords Using passwordsPassword Function Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using the fingerprint reader Using HP SimplePass Using Internet security softwareUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Registering fingerprints Using antivirus software Installing software updatesUsing firewall software Installing Windows security updates Using an optional security cable lock Securing your wireless networkBacking up your software applications and information Starting Setup Utility Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios version Select Start Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Creating backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating recovery media to recover the original system What you need to know 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 to a previous system restore point Restore and recoveryRecovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore Recovering using the recovery media Recovering using HP Recovery partition select models only Changing the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsInput power Rating Operating environment Troubleshooting and support Disc drive problems TroubleshootingWireless connection problems Cannot connect to a preferred network Cannot connect to a WlanCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless router Power management problems Audio problemsNetwork status icon is not displayed Troubleshooting an AC adapter Resolving a low battery level Contacting support Electrostatic Discharge Index Bios Hdmi