Compaq 6715b Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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Backup and Recovery User Guide - Compaq 6715b | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 2
statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Third Edition: July 2008 First Edition: March 2007 Document Part Number: 441308-003 - Compaq 6715b | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 3
Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. iii - Compaq 6715b | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 4
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entire hard drive ...6 Creating recovery points ...7 Scheduling backups ...8 3 Performing a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discs 10 Performing a recovery from the hard drive 11 Initiating a recovery in Windows 12 Initiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition 13 - Compaq 6715b | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 6
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DVD±RW discs, are not compatible with Backup & Recovery Manager. ● The computer must be connected to AC power during the process. ● Only one set of the recovery discs can be created per computer. ● Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. ● If necessary, you can - Compaq 6715b | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 8
up your information regularly to protect your important system files ● Creating system recovery points that allow you to reverse undesireable changes to your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state ● Scheduling backups at specific intervals or events 2 Chapter 2 Backing up your - Compaq 6715b | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 9
When to back up ● On a regularly scheduled basis NOTE: Set reminders to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored ● Before you add or modify hardware or software When to back up 3 - Compaq 6715b | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 10
copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. c. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. NOTE: Before you can perform backup and recovery procedures, the computer must be connected to external power. NOTE: Drivers, utilities, and - Compaq 6715b | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 11
to the recovery partition on the hard drive, to an optional external hard drive, or to optical discs (CDs or DVDs). NOTE: 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 - Compaq 6715b | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 12
up your entire hard drive: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > Backup & Recovery Manager. 2. Click Next. 3. Click Create or manage backups, and then click Next. 4. Click Create or manage Entire Drive Backups, and then click Next. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. 6 Chapter - Compaq 6715b | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 13
points. This allows you to save a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system. NOTE: The first system recovery point, a snapshot of the entire image, is automatically created the - Compaq 6715b | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 14
, or monthly) or at specific events, such as at system restart or when you dock to an optional docking station (select models only). To schedule backups: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup Scheduler. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Backing up your - Compaq 6715b | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 15
a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery-With HP Backup & Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. HP Backup & Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you - Compaq 6715b | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 16
Performing a recovery from the recovery discs To perform a recovery from the recovery discs, follow these steps: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 10 Chapter 3 Performing a recovery - Compaq 6715b | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 17
Performing a recovery from the hard drive There are 2 ways to initiate a recovery from the hard drive: ● From within Windows ● From the recovery partition Performing a recovery from the hard drive 11 - Compaq 6715b | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 18
a recovery in Windows To initiate a recovery in Windows, follow these steps: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > Backup & Recovery Manager. 3. Click Next. 4. Click Perform a recovery, and then click Next. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. 12 - Compaq 6715b | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 19
the hard drive recovery partition, follow these steps: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads. 3. Click a recovery option, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Performing a recovery from the hard drive - Compaq 6715b | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 20
files and folders 5 hard drive 6 modifications made to system 7 scheduling 8 C creating recovery points 7 H hard drive backup 6 hard drive recovery 11 R recovery discs creating 1 using 10 recovery partition 13 recovery points 7 S scheduling backups 8 system backup 6 system recovery points 7 14 Index
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