Software Backup and Recovery

Backing Up the System

Using HP Backup and Restore Manager, you can

Back up specific files and folders.

Back up the entire system.

Back up modifications since your last backup, using HP system restore points.

Schedule backups.

Backing Up Specific Files or Folders

You can back up specific files or folders to the hard drive, to an optional external hard drive, or to discs.

This process will take several minutes, depending on the file size and the speed of the computer.

To back up specific files or folders:

1.Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager.

2.Click Next.

3.Click Back up to protect system settings and important data files, and then click Next.

4.Click Back up individual files and folders, and then click Next.

The Backup Wizard opens.

5.Click Next.

6.Click Backup selected files from most common locations (Recommended).

– or –

Click Advanced Backup (Experienced users) to access advanced filtering techniques.

7.Click Next.

8.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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