HP EliteDesk 705 G2 Microtower PC User Manual download pdf (Page 125)

To create recovery discs, your computer must have a DVD writer. Use any of the following types of discs

(purchased separately): 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.

Creating recovery discs

NOTE: The Windows 7 operating system DVD can be created only once. The option to create that media will

not be available after you create a Windows DVD.

To create the Windows DVD:

1. Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Recovery Disc Creator.

2. Select Windows disk.

3. From the drop-down menu, select the drive for burning the recovery media.

4. Click the Create button to start the burning process. Label the disc after you create it, and store it in a

secure place.

After the Windows 7 operating system DVD has been created, create the Driver Recovery DVD:

1. Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Recovery Disc Creator.

2. Select Driver disk.

3. From the drop-down menu, select the drive for burning the recovery media.

4. Click the Create button to start the burning process. Label the disc after you create it, and store it in a

secure place.

Backing up your information

You should create your initial backup immediately after initial system setup. As you add new software and

data les, you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current

backup. 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 les in the Documents library, and back it up regularly.

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Back up templates that are stored in their associated directories.

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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, number each disc after removing it from the drive.

NOTE: For detailed instructions on various backup and restore options, perform a search for these topics in

Help and Support. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support.

NOTE: You may be prompted by User Account Control for your permission or password when you perform

certain tasks. To continue a task, select the appropriate option. For information about User Account Control,

see Help and Support: Select Start > Help and Support.

To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore:

NOTE: The backup process may take over an hour, depending on le size and the speed of the computer.

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