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Using Windows Backup and Restore, Using system restore points, When to create restore points

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Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore: NOTE: Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process. NOTE: The backup process might take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the computer. 1. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up and create a backup. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer. You might be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. See Help and Support for more information. Using system restore points When backing up the system, you are creating a system restore point. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system. NOTE: Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your system files and settings. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the restoration. Create a system restore point 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for which you want to create a restore point. 5. Click Create. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions. Backing up your information 91

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Using Windows Backup and Restore
To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore:
NOTE:
Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process.
NOTE:
The backup process might take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the
computer.
1.
Select
Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore
.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up and create a backup.
NOTE:
Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer.
You might be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running
utilities, or changing Windows settings. See Help and Support for more information.
Using system restore points
When backing up the system, you are creating a system restore point. A system restore point allows
you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recover
back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system.
NOTE:
Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created
since the last restore point.
Create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your system files and settings.
When to create restore points
●
Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware
●
Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally
NOTE:
If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the restoration.
Create a system restore point
1.
Select
Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System
.
2.
In the left pane, click
System Protection
.
3.
Click the
System Protection
tab.
4.
Under
Protection Settings
, select the disk for which you want to create a restore point.
5.
Click
Create
.
6.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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