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Performing a system recovery The Deja Dup Restore Tool allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state. You can create an image restore DVD using a DVD±RW optical drive. You can also create a restore image on a USB storage device. CAUTION: Using Restore completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed at the factory must be manually reinstalled. Personal files must be restored from a backup. NOTE: HP recommends that you create the image restore in the event of a system failure. Creating the restore DVDs The restore creation software creates a set of system restore discs using blank, writable DVDs (DVD-R or DVD +R). HP recommends using blank DVD+R discs from a manufacturer you trust, because these recovery DVDs are so important. You need approximately 3 blank DVD+R discs. The program states how many discs are needed at the beginning of the process. To create restore DVDs: 1. Click the System menu icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click System Settings > Backup. 2. Select Storage from the panel on the left side of the window, click the down-arrow next to Backup Location, and select the DVD from the drop-down list. 3. Select Overview from the panel on the left side of the window, and then click Back Up Now. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Creating a restore image on a USB device NOTE: Be sure AC power is connected to the computer you begin. Verify the exact amount of free space on your storage device before you begin the creation process. For most models, you will need at least 8 GB of free space on the storage device. However, depending on the drivers and software installed on your computer, you may need slightly more than 8 GB of space. HP recommends that you use a 16 GB device or above for best results. IMPORTANT: Remember to insert your USB device into the USB port on the computer before starting this procedure. To create the restore image: 1. Click the System menu icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click System Settings > Backup. 2. Select Storage from the panel on the left side of the window, click the down-arrow next to Backup location, and select the USB device from the drop-down list. NOTE: If the USB device is not listed in the drop-down list for Backup Location, select Local Folder, and then click the Choose Folder button. Select the USB device from the panel on the left side of the Choose Folder window, and click OK. 3. Select Overview from the panel on the left side of the window, and then click Backup Now. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Ubuntu - Backing up, restoring, and recovering 115

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Performing a system recovery
The Deja Dup Restore Tool allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state. You can
create an image restore DVD using a DVD±RW optical drive. You can also create a restore image on a USB
storage device.
CAUTION:
Using Restore completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you
have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The recovery tool
reinstalls the original operating system and programs and drivers that were installed at the factory.
Software, drivers, and updates not installed at the factory must be manually reinstalled. Personal files must
be restored from a backup.
NOTE:
HP recommends that you create the image restore in the event of a system failure.
Creating the restore DVDs
The restore creation software creates a set of system restore discs using blank, writable DVDs (DVD-R or DVD
+R). HP recommends using blank DVD+R discs from a manufacturer you trust, because these recovery DVDs
are so important. You need approximately 3 blank DVD+R discs. The program states how many discs are
needed at the beginning of the process.
To create restore DVDs:
1.
Click the
System menu
icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click
System Settings
>
Backup
.
2.
Select
Storage
from the panel on the left side of the window, click the down-arrow next to
Backup
Location
, and select the DVD from the drop-down list.
3.
Select
Overview
from the panel on the left side of the window, and then click
Back Up Now
.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Creating a restore image on a USB device
NOTE:
Be sure AC power is connected to the computer you begin.
Verify the exact amount of free space on your storage device before you begin the creation process. For most
models, you will need at least 8 GB of free space on the storage device. However, depending on the drivers
and software installed on your computer, you may need slightly more than 8 GB of space.
HP recommends
that you use a 16 GB device or above for best results.
IMPORTANT:
Remember to insert your USB device into the USB port on the computer before starting this
procedure.
To create the restore image:
1.
Click the
System menu
icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click
System Settings
>
Backup
.
2.
Select
Storage
from the panel on the left side of the window, click the down-arrow next to
Backup
location
, and select the USB device from the drop-down list.
NOTE:
If the USB device is not listed in the drop-down list for Backup Location, select
Local Folder
,
and then click the
Choose Folder
button. Select the USB device from the panel on the left side of the
Choose Folder
window, and click
OK
.
3.
Select
Overview
from the panel on the left side of the window, and then click
Backup Now
.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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