HP ProBook 5220m HP ProBook Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista - Page 121

Backup and recovery

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12 Backup and recovery To protect your information, use the Backup and Restore Center to back up individual files and folders, back up your entire hard drive (select models only), create system repair discs (select models only), or create system restore points. In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore the contents of your computer. The Backup and Restore Center provides the following options: ● Creating a system repair disc (select models only) ● Backing up individual files and folders ● Backing up the entire hard drive (select models only) ● Scheduling automatic backups (select models only) ● Creating system restore points ● Recovering individual files ● Restoring the computer to a previous state ● Recovering information using recovery tools NOTE: For detailed instructions, perform a search for these topics in Help and Support. NOTE: In case of system instability, HP recommends that you print the recovery procedures and save them for later use. 109

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Backup and recovery
To protect your information, use the Backup and Restore Center to back up individual files and folders,
back up your entire hard drive (select models only), create system repair discs (select models only), or
create system restore points. In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore the
contents of your computer.
The Backup and Restore Center provides the following options:
Creating a system repair disc (select models only)
Backing up individual files and folders
Backing up the entire hard drive (select models only)
Scheduling automatic backups (select models only)
Creating system restore points
Recovering individual files
Restoring the computer to a previous state
Recovering information using recovery tools
NOTE:
For detailed instructions, perform a search for these topics in Help and Support.
NOTE:
In case of system instability, HP recommends that you print the recovery procedures and save
them for later use.
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