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that is protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company. Administrator Guide Business PCs First Edition (February 2007) Document Part Number: 440208-001 - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 3
About This Book WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. NOTE: Text set - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 4
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a hard drive 7 Managing HP Backup and Recovery Manager 8 Enforcing policies/scheduling 8 Passwords ...9 Compression ...10 Encryption ...10 Integrated F11 hotkey support 10 Enabling/disabling features 10 Master Boot Record (MBR) reset after reloading custom operating system 10 Reminders ...11 - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 6
Recovery Points 14 Saving components 14 Recovery ...14 Recovery Partition 14 Recovery Media Creator 15 Operating system ...15 Recovery media ...15 How to recover ...16 Recovery media creation 17 Removing the Recovery Partition 17 PC Recovery ...18 Restoring an entire image or individual files - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 7
all functions and features are available in the limited version of the software. The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is a highly versatile application that works within Windows to create backups of the operating system, all applications, and all data files. The application allows you to back up and - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 8
computer. You can also create Recovery CDs on Portables. Desktops does not currently offer a Rescue CD - you to create your own Recovery CD set. NOTE: For Portables, there is an update allows you to back up to the HP 3-in-1 NAS Docking Station. Desktops When you create Recovery Media, you can also - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 9
advanced backups from specific locations. For detailed instructions about performing the various types of backups, see Restoring an entire image or individual files on page 19 Recovery Points Recovery Points are point in time backups that incrementally back up the computer. The Initial Recovery - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 10
the Back up individual files and folders option. You cannot restore individual files from Recovery Points or Entire Drive Backups. Backup and Recovery Manager utilizes Windows PE (Windows Pre-Installation Environment) to restore backups. 4 HP Backup and Recovery Manager Administrator Guide ENWW - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 11
(specific Asian languages) Yes No Scheduling Advanced File Backup Supported. User can select what type of backup, time, and where to store it. Advanced file backup scheduling but no recommended locations. Installation Unattended installation capability. For end user installation, option - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 12
uses a COMPAQ folder instead of a SWSETUP folder on Windows XP. Software options The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is available in two forms: ● Shipped preinstalled on the computer ● On the Supplemental CD with Workstations and Desktops, and in the C:\SWSETUP\SFT_REC folder on Portables. You - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 13
of HP Backup and Recovery Manager supports many different models/systems; therefore, you can install a single version on any supported system. Installing on multiple partitions Installing Backup and Recovery Manager on a drive with multiple partitions is supported for Desktops, but not supported for - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 14
boots an computer may HP Backup and Recovery Manager provides a scheduling utility that after configured, requires no user intervention. HP recommends that the backup schedule be created immediately to ensure continued system and data security. 8 HP Backup and Recovery Manager Administrator Guide - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 15
to perform backups. Passwords HP Backup and Recovery Manager offers password protection. Passwords protect Entire Drive Backups as well as individual file backups. Passwords are independent of users or systems. NOTE: There is no password protection for Recovery Points. You can password protect an - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 16
If you format a hard disk on a computer with HP Backup and Recovery Manager installed, then install a new operating system but do not reset the Master Boot Record, the following message displays each time the computer boots: Warning: Your system recovery partition was removed. Press F10 to start the - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 17
installation, the HP Backup and Recovery Manager will remind the user to create the Recovery Disc Set immediately to ensure that there is a backup in a place other than the primary hard drive. This reminder can be delayed for a week at a time. On the fourth display, an additional option appears that - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 18
and RAID support HP Backup and Recovery Manager supports hardware RAID (available on Workstations) and semihardware RAID (available on select 2006 Desktop models). Software RAID, such as the ability to create dynamic disks and volumes with Microsoft Windows XP, is not supported. Backup option - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 19
is a backup. Entire Drive Backup on local drive There is a locked down folder at C:\System Recovery where the Entire Drive Backup is stored, and you can not use HP Backup and Recovery Manager in Windows to remove the backup if necessary. Therefore, if you accidentally make an Entire Drive Backup on - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 20
drive to the original factory configuration if HP Backup and Recovery Manager was preinstalled on the system. HP Backup and Recovery Manager provides two basic recovery methods. The first, recovery of files and folders, operates in Windows. The second, PC Recovery, requires a reboot to the Recovery - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 21
-created Entire Drive Backups or Recovery Points. Desktops has no such function; therefore, once the Recovery Partition is removed, most functionality is gone. Network connectivity is available when booting from the recovery media using WinPE-supported network drivers. The network is available when - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 22
Disc Set. You cannot save the Initial Recovery Point to disc multiple times. How to recover HP Backup and Recovery Manager provides two basic recovery methods. The first, recovery of files and folders, operates in Windows. The second, PC Recovery, requires a reboot to the Recovery Partition or - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 23
Post-Sales support if you want to change to a different media type after you have launched the process. Removing the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition contains a record of all software installed at the factory and shipped with a system, including the ISO images for the operating system, HP - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 24
first disc of the System Recovery set, or the Rescue CD. Desktops does not have this ability. PC Recovery PC Recovery allows you to recover from a system error or to return the PC hard drive to an earlier state in time. HP Backup and Recovery Manager must run PC Recovery from the Recovery Partition - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 25
files before performing a PC Recovery. NOTE: If a hard drive is replaced, you can recover using recovery media that you previously created. Restoring an entire image or individual files You can use HP Backup and Recovery Manager to restore either specific files or the entire system. To restore files - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 26
you like to do?" window displays. 3. Select Recover important files or the entire system, and then click Next. 4. Select whether you want to recovery individual files, perform a backup before restoring files, or perform a full PC recovery. 20 HP Backup and Recovery Manager Administrator Guide ENWW - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 27
Back up data before recovery: Select if you want to back up specific files before performing the recovery. c. Start PC recovery: Select if you want to either restore the original factory image, or attempt to repair the operating system without deleting user data or applications. If you select this - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 28
Files or the PC window, follow this procedure: 1. From the "Welcome to the File Recovery Wizard" window, click Next. The "File restore" window opens. 2. Select backup to restore" window. 4. If you selected Advanced mode, skip to step 10. 22 HP Backup and Recovery Manager Administrator Guide ENWW - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 29
Add. Click Next. 6. From the "File restore" screen, select whether you want to restore all files or only specific files from selected backups, and then click Next. 7. If you chose to restore specific files, select the file types you want to restore, and then click Next. 8. Select the action you want - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 30
If the backup is password protected, type the password required to open the backup file, and then click OK. You can password protect all backup files. 12. Navigate to the files to restore, or restore using common file types and locations. 24 HP Backup and Recovery Manager Administrator Guide ENWW - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 31
to a specific folder, and then click Next. 14. Select the action you want the software to take when it finds a duplicate file, and then click Next. 15. Click Yes to start the restore. PC recovery You can use PC Recovery to restore a computer's factory image or repair the operating system while not - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 32
reboot the system. Restarting the system boots it under WinPE so you can access system recovery options. 2. After the system has rebooted, select whether you want to recover to a specific time, return to factory settings, or back up files. 26 HP Backup and Recovery Manager Administrator Guide ENWW - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 33
a. If you selected Recover PC to a specific point in time, click Next and go to step 3. b. If you selected Recover PC's factory installed operating system, drivers, utilities, and applications, follow the wizard to restore your computer to the original factory image. c. If you selected Back up files - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 34
hard drive to select files to preserve, and then click Next. 6. If you chose to preserve files, after the system loads files, select the type of files to preserve, or click Other Files to browse the hard drive and select files. Click Next. 28 HP Backup and Recovery Manager Administrator Guide ENWW - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 35
computer options. Uninstallation The installation program includes a method for uninstalling the application. What is removed? When uninstalling the HP Backup and Recovery Manager, all components, features, Recovery Points, Entire Drive Backups, and the Recovery Partition are removed from the system - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 36
4. Select HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 5. Click Remove. 6. Follow the wizard to complete the uninstallation. Expert options The HP Backup and Recovery Manager includes an expert mode that takes experienced users directly to the following backup and recovery options: ● Create system recovery discs - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 37
ISO images 17 M managing HP Backup and Recovery Manager 8 manual backups 13 Q quad byte support version differences 5 R RAID 12 recovery 14 Recovery Disc Set 15 recovery media 15 recovery media creation 17 Recovery Media Creator 15 Recovery Partition removing 17 Recovery Point creation location 14 - HP dx7380 | Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 38
5 saving components 14 schedling version differences 5 scheduled backups 13 scheduling 8 scheduling rules 9 sector backups 12 software options 6 storage location, backups 12 T types of backups 3 U unattended installation 6 uninstallation 29 V version differences 5 versions 2 visibility of
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