NOTE:
If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the restoration.
Creating a system restore point
1.
Select Start>Control Panel>System and Security>System.
2.
In the left pane, select System protection.
3.
Select the System Protection tab.
4.
Under Protection Settings, select the disk for which you want to create a restore point.
5.
Select Create.
6.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Restoring to a previous date and time
To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time) when the computer was functioning
optimally, follow these steps:
1.
Select Start>Control Panel>System and Security>System.
2.
In the left pane, select System protection.
3.
Select the System Protection tab.
4.
Select System Restore.
5.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Backing up and recovering using HP Recovery Manager
If your computer includes HP Recovery Manager, tools provided by the operating system and by HP
Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your
information and restoring it in case of a system failure:
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Backing up your information
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Creating a set of recovery discs
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Creating system restore points
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Recovering a program or driver
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Performing a full system recovery
Backing up your information
As you add new software and data files, you should back up your system on a regular basis to maintain
a reasonably current backup. Back up your system at the following times:
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At regularly scheduled times
NOTE:
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Before the computer is repaired or restored
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Before you add or modify hardware or software
Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
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