Creating recovery media
NOTE: Operating system recovery media can be created only once. Thereafter, the option to create
that media will not be available.
1. Select Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP Recovery Disc Creator.
2. Select Driver DVD or Windows DVD.
3. From the drop-down menu, select the drive for burning the recovery media.
4. Click the Burn button to start the burning process.
Backing up your information
Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. Immediately after software
setup, you should create system repair discs (select models only) using HP Recovery Disc Creator using
the installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive and back up your
system. 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. The system repair discs (select models only) are
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 programs.
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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, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R,
CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, or DVD±RW. The discs you use will depend on the
type of optical drive you are using.
NOTE: DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support store more information than CDs, so
using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required.
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When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the external drive.
To create a backup using Backup and Restore:
NOTE: Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process.
The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the computer.
1. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your backup, create a system image (select models
only), or create a system repair disc (select models only).
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