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Backup and recovery

Backup and recovery in Windows Vista

To protect your information, use the Backup and Restore Center to back up individual files and folders, back up

your entire hard drive (select models only), or create system restore points. In case of system failure, you can use

the backup files to restore the contents of your computer.

Windows Vista® provides the following advanced backup and recovery options:

■ Backing up individual files and folders

■ Backing up the entire hard drive (select models only)

■ Scheduling automatic backups (select models only)

■ Creating system restore points

■ Recovering individual files

■ Restoring the computer to a previous state

■ Recovering information using recovery tools

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For detailed instructions, perform a search for these topics in Help and Support.

Backup tips

■ Connect the computer to AC power during the backup process.

■ Store personal files in the Documents folder and back them up regularly.

■ Back up templates that are stored in their associated programs.

■ 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.

To create a screen shot:

1. Display the screen you want to save.

2. Copy the screen image:

To copy only the active window, press

alt+fn+prt sc.

To copy the entire screen, press

fn+prt sc.

3. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.

The screen image is added to the document.

4. Save the document.

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