Backup and recovery
Before creating recovery discs:
■� Obtain high-quality CD-R, DVD-R, or DVD+R media,
purchased separately.
Formatted DVD±RW/R and DVD±RW double-layer are
✎
not compatible with HP Backup and Recovery Manager.
■�
Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive
of the computer.
■� If necessary, you can cancel Recovery Media Creator
before you have finished creating the recovery discs. The
next time you open Recovery Media Creator, you will be
prompted to continue the disc creation process where you
left off.
To create a set of recovery discs:
1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery >
HP Backup and Recovery Manager.
2. Click Next.
3. Click Create factory software recovery CDs and DVDs
to recover the system (highly recommended), and then
click Next.
4. Click Next.
5. Click Write to CD/DVD, and then click Next.
Performing a recovery
Performing a recovery from the recovery discs
To perform a recovery from the recovery discs:
1. Back up all personal files.
2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart
the computer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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