Filter
Top Products
To schedule an automatic backup:
1. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center.
2. Click Change settings.
The Backup Status and Configuration Window opens.
3. Click Change backup settings. You will be prompted to select a destination for the backup files.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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.
Creating system restore points
In addition to the manual backup-and-recovery tools, you can use Windows System Recovery to
automatically back up and restore your information. This feature automatically creates restore points just
before a significant change is made to your system, such as the installation of a program or driver. You
can also set manual restore points.
NOTE: The first system restore point is a snapshot of the entire image that is automatically created the
first time you perform a backup. Subsequent recovery points make copies of changes made after that time.
HP recommends that you create manual restore points at the following times:
●
Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware
●
Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally
NOTE: Recovering to an earlier restore point does not delete data files or e-mails created since that
restore point.
To create a system restore point:
1. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center.
2. On the left side of the screen, click Create a restore point or change settings.
3. Click Create. You will be prompted to name this restore point.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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.
Performing a recovery
In case of hard drive failure or system instability, the computer provides tools to recover your files.
You can recover your information using the following methods:
76 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery—Windows Vista