HP KA460UT Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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Backup and Recovery User Guide - HP KA460UT | 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 - HP KA460UT | 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 - HP KA460UT | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 4
iv Product notice - HP KA460UT | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 5
Table of contents 1 Creating recovery discs 2 Backing up your information When to back up ...3 Backup suggestions ...4 Backing up specific files or folders ...5 Backing up the entire hard drive ...6 Creating recovery points ...7 Scheduling backups ...8 3 Performing a recovery Performing a recovery - HP KA460UT | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 6
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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 To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > Backup & Recovery Manager. 2. Click Next. 3. Click - HP KA460UT | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 8
Backup & Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as you set up your computer. With HP Backup & Recovery Manager, you can perform the following tasks: ● Backing up your information regularly to protect your important system files ● Creating system recovery points that - HP KA460UT | 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 - HP KA460UT | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 10
Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using HP Backup & Recovery Manager. ● Create system recovery points using HP Backup & Recovery Manager, and periodically copy them to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up these folders periodically. ● Back up templates - HP KA460UT | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 11
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 > Backup & Recovery Manager. 2. Click Next. 3. Click Create or manage backups, and then click Next. 4. Click Back up user created files and - HP KA460UT | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 12
, depending on your computer speed and the amount of data being stored. To back 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 - HP KA460UT | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 13
Subsequent recovery points make copies of changes made after that time. HP recommends that you create recovery points at the following times: ● point. To create a system recovery point: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > Backup & Recovery Manager. 2. Click Next. 3. Click Create - HP KA460UT | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 14
Scheduling backups Use HP Backup Scheduler to schedule backups for the entire system, for recovery (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 information - HP KA460UT | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 15
of a system failure: ● Recovering important files-This feature helps you reinstall important files without performing 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 KA460UT | 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 - HP KA460UT | 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 - HP KA460UT | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 18
Initiating 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 - HP KA460UT | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 19
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 13 - HP KA460UT | Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 20
Index B backing up 2 backup 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
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