2011 (Windows)

To run a one-time backup from Symantec System Recovery Disk
1
If you intend to store the resulting recovery point on a USB device (for
example, an external hard drive), attach the device now.
2
Start the Symantec System Recovery Disk on the computer you want to back
up.
See
“Booting a computer by using the Symantec System Recovery Disk”
on page 228.
3
On the Home panel, click Back Up My Computer, and then click Next.
4
On the Welcome panel, click Next.
5
If you are prompted, on the Specify License Key panel, enter a valid license
key, and then click Next.
6
On the Drives panel, select one or more drives that you want to back up, and
then click Next.
7
On the Backup Destination panel, set the options you want, then click Next.
See
“Backup Destination options” on page 96.
8
On the Options panel, set the desired backup options and advanced options
for the recovery point.
See
“Back Up My Computer options” on page 97.
9
On the Options panel, click Advanced.
10
On the Advanced options panel, set the advanced backup options you want
for the recovery point, and then click OK.
See
“Advanced options” on page 98.
11
On the Options panel, click Next.
12
On the Completing the Back Up My Computer Wizard panel, click Finish to
run the backup.
13
When the backup is finished, click Close to return to the main Symantec
System Recovery Disk window.
See
“About running a one-time backup from Symantec System Recovery Disk”
on page 94.
Backup Destination options
The following table describes the options on the Backup Destination panel. This
panel is available from the Back Up My Computer wizard in Symantec System
Recovery Disk.
Backing up entire drives
About running a one-time backup from Symantec System Recovery Disk
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