HP Compaq 2510p Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility Windows XP

Backup and recovery
Creating recovery points
When you back up modifications since your last backup,
you are creating system recovery points. This allows you to
save 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.
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The first system recovery point, a snapshot of the entire image, is
automatically created the first time you perform a backup.
Subsequent recovery points make a copy of changes made after
that time.
HP recommends that you create recovery points at the
following times:
■ Before you add or extensively modify software or
hardware
■ Periodically, whenever the system is performing
optimally
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Recovering to an earlier recovery point does not affect data files or
e-mails created since that recovery point.
To create a system recovery point:
1. S e l e c t Star
t > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery >
HP Backup and Recovery Manager.
2. Click Ne
xt.
3. Click B
ack up to protect system settings and important
data files, and then click Next.
4. Click Cr
eate or manage Recovery Points, and then
click Next.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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