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5. Click Next. 6. Select Repair your computer. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions. After the repair is completed: 1. Eject the Windows 7 operating system DVD, and then insert the Driver Recovery disc. 2. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications. Windows 8 - Backup and recovery To protect your information, use Windows Backup and Restore to back up individual files and folders, back up your entire hard drive, create system repair media (select models only) by using an optional external optical drive, or create system restore points. In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore the contents of your computer. From the Start screen, type restore, click Settings, and then select from the list of displayed options. NOTE: For detailed instructions on various backup and restore options, perform a search for these topics in Help and Support. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. In case of system instability, HP recommends that you print the recovery procedures and save them for later use. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. Backing up your information Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. You should create system repair media and your initial backup immediately after initial system setup. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. The system repair media (select models only) are used to start up (boot) the computer and repair the operating system in case of system instability or failure. Your initial and subsequent backups allow you to restore your data and settings if a failure occurs. On Start screen, type backup, select Settings, and then select Save backup copies of your files with File History. You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive or a network drive. Note the following when backing up: ● Store personal files in the Documents library, and back it up regularly. ● Back up templates that are stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings that appear in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to reset your preferences. Windows 8 - Backup and recovery 117

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5.
Click
Next
.
6.
Select
Repair your computer
.
7.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
After the repair is completed:
1.
Eject the Windows 7 operating system DVD, and then insert the
Driver Recovery
disc.
2.
Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications.
Windows 8 – Backup and recovery
To protect your information, use Windows Backup and Restore to back up individual files and folders,
back up your entire hard drive, create system repair media (select models only) by using an optional
external optical drive, or create system restore points. In case of system failure, you can use the
backup files to restore the contents of your computer.
From the Start screen, type
restore
, click
Settings
, and then select from the list of displayed
options.
NOTE:
For detailed instructions on various backup and restore options, perform a search for these
topics in Help and Support. From the Start screen, type
help
, and then select
Help and Support
.
In case of system instability, HP recommends that you print the recovery procedures and save them
for later use.
NOTE:
Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more
information. From the Start screen, type
help
, and then select
Help and Support
.
Backing up your information
Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. You should create system
repair media and your initial backup immediately after initial system setup. As you add new software
and data files, you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a
reasonably current backup. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up
your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. The system repair media
(select models only) are used to start up (boot) the computer and repair the operating system in case
of system instability or failure. Your initial and subsequent backups allow you to restore your data and
settings if a failure occurs.
On Start screen, type
backup
, select
Settings
, and then select
Save backup copies of your files
with File History
.
You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive or a network drive.
Note the following when backing up:
●
Store personal files in the Documents library, and back it up regularly.
●
Back up templates that are stored in their associated programs.
●
Save customized settings that appear in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot
of your settings. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to reset your preferences.
Windows 8 – Backup and recovery
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