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8 Backup and recovery in Windows Vista This chapter describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. Overview To protect your information, the computer provides tools to back up individual files and folders or your entire hard drive. In case of system instability or failure, you can use the backup files to restore the contents of your computer. When creating backups, HP recommends the following sequence: 1. Create a set of recovery discs of the entire hard drive as soon as possible after you set up your computer. 2. Schedule periodic backups to record changes made to your computer. In addition to manual backup-and-recovery tools, you can use Windows® System Recovery to automatically back up and restore your information. This feature automatically backs up changes made to your computer daily and also at important milestones, such as when you add a program or driver. Use this tool to restore the computer to a previous state without losing personal files or e-mails. You can also manually set restore points and change restore settings. 130 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery in Windows Vista

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8
Backup and recovery in Windows Vista
This chapter describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available
on your computer.
Overview
To protect your information, the computer provides tools to back up individual files and folders or your
entire hard drive. In case of system instability or failure, you can use the backup files to restore the
contents of your computer.
When creating backups, HP recommends the following sequence:
1.
Create a set of recovery discs of the entire hard drive as soon as possible after you set up your
computer.
2.
Schedule periodic backups to record changes made to your computer.
In addition to manual backup-and-recovery tools, you can use Windows® System Recovery to
automatically back up and restore your information. This feature automatically backs up changes made
to your computer daily and also at important milestones, such as when you add a program or driver.
Use this tool to restore the computer to a previous state without losing personal files or e-mails. You
can also manually set restore points and change restore settings.
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Backup and recovery in Windows Vista