Backing up your information
When to back up
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On a regularly scheduled basis
NOTE: Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
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Before the computer is repaired or restored
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Before you add or modify hardware or software
Backup suggestions
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Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager.
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Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature, and periodically copy
them to disc.
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Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up this folder periodically.
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Back up templates stored in their associated programs.
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Save customized settings 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 copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps:
a. Display the screen.
b. Copy the screen:
To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc.
To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc.
c. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.
Using system restore points
When you back up your 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.
You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your system files and
settings.
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