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Backup and recovery, Creating recovery discs

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A Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs After setting up the computer for the first time, be sure to create a set of recovery discs of the full factory image. The recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case of system instability or failure. Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs: ■ You will need high-quality CD-R, DVD-R, or DVD+R discs (purchased separately). ✎ Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, and DVD+/-RW double-layer discs, are not compatible with Backup and Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power during the process. ■ Only one set of recovery discs can be created per computer. ■ Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. ■ If necessary, you can cancel the disc creation before you have finished creating the recovery discs. The next time you select Create factory software recovery CDs or DVDs to recover the system (Highly recommended), you will be prompted to continue the disc creation. To create a set of recovery discs, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. Click Next. Getting Started A-1

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Getting Started
A–1
A
Backup and recovery
Creating recovery discs
After setting up the computer for the first time, be sure to
create a set of recovery discs of the full factory image. The
recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and
recover the operating system and software to factory settings
in case of system instability or failure.
Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs:
■
You will need high-quality CD-R, DVD-R, or DVD+R discs
(purchased separately).
✎
Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, and
DVD+/-RW double-layer discs, are not compatible
with Backup and Recovery Manager software.
The computer must be connected to AC power during
the process.
Only one set of recovery discs can be created per
computer.
Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive
of the computer.
If necessary, you can cancel the disc creation before you
have finished creating the recovery discs. The next time
you select Create factory software recovery CDs or DVDs
to recover the system (Highly recommended), you will be
prompted to continue the disc creation.
■
■
■
■
To create a set of recovery discs, follow these steps:
1. Select
Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery >
HP Backup and Recovery Manager
.
2. Click
Next
.