Backup and recovery
Getting Started B–7
Performing a recovery
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You can only recover files that you have previously backed up. 
HP recommends that you use HP Backup & Recovery Manager 
to create an entire drive backup as soon as you set up your 
computer.
HP Backup & Recovery Manager helps you with the following 
tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of 
a system failure:
■ Recovering important files—This feature helps you reinstall 
important files without performing a full system recovery.
■ Performing a full system recovery—With HP Backup & 
Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if 
you experience system failure or instability. HP Backup & 
Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition 
on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create.
Performing a recovery from the recovery 
discs
To perform a recovery from the recovery discs, follow these 
steps:
1. Back up all personal files. 
2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart 
the computer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.