Creating recovery media, Backing up your information – HP ProBook 440 G2 Notebook PC User Manual
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well as select drivers and applications if the hard drive becomes corrupted. HP Recovery Disc
Creator can create two kinds of recovery DVDs:
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Windows 7 operating system DVD—Installs the operating system without additional drivers or
applications.
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Driver Recovery DVD—Installs specific drivers and applications only, in the same way that the
HP Software Setup utility installs drivers and applications.
Creating recovery media
NOTE:
The Windows 7 operating system DVD can be created only once. Thereafter, the option to
create that media will not be available after you create a Windows DVD.
To create the Windows DVD:
1.
Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Recovery Disc Creator.
2.
Select Windows disk.
3.
From the drop-down menu, select the drive for burning the recovery media.
4.
Click the Create button to start the burning process.
After the Windows 7 operating system DVD has been created, create the
Driver Recovery DVD:
1.
Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Recovery Disc Creator.
2.
Select Driver disk.
3.
From the drop-down menu, select the drive for burning the recovery media.
4.
Click the Create button to start the burning process.
Backing up your information
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. You should also create Windows system repair media
(select models only) which can be 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.
You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs.
Note the following when backing up:
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Store personal files in the Documents library, and back it up regularly.
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Back up templates that are stored in their associated directories.
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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.
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When backing up to discs, number each disc after removing it from the drive.
NOTE:
For detailed instructions on various backup and restore options, perform a search for these
topics in Help and Support. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support.
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. To access Help
and Support, select Start > Help and Support.
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