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7 Backing up, restoring, and recovering

You can use Windows tools to back up your information, create a restore point, reset your computer, create

recovery media, or restore your computer to its factory state. Performing these standard procedures can

return your computer to a working state faster.

Backing up information and creating recovery media

You can use Windows tools for backing up your information.

Using Windows tools for backing up

HP recommends that you back up your information immediately after initial setup. You can do this task either

using Windows Backup locally with an external USB drive or using online tools.

IMPORTANT: Windows is the only option that allows you to back up your personal information. Schedule

regular backups to avoid information loss.

NOTE: If computer storage is 32 GB or less, Microsoft® System Restore is disabled by default.

Restoring and recovering your system

You have several tools available to recover your system both within and outside of Windows if the desktop

cannot load.

HP recommends that you attempt to restore your system using the Restoring and recovery methods

on page 52.

Creating a system restore

System Restore is available in Windows. The System Restore software can automatically or manually create

restore points, or snapshots, of the system les and settings on the computer at a particular point.

When you use System Restore, it returns your computer to its state at the time you made the restore point.

Your personal les and documents should not be aected.

Restoring and recovery methods

After you run the rst method, test to see whether the issue still exists before you proceed to the next

method, which might now be unnecessary.

1. Run a Microsoft System Restore.

2. Run Reset this PC.

For more information about the rst two methods, see the Get Help app:

Select the Start button, select the Get Help app, and then enter the task you want to perform.

NOTE: You must be connected to the internet to access the Get Help app.

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