A Backup and recovery
Creating recovery discs
After setting up the computer for the first time, be sure to create a set of recovery discs of the
full factory image. The recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and recover
the operating system and software to factory settings in case of system instability or failure.
Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs:
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Use any of the following types of discs: CD-R, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, or DVD-R
DL (purchased separately). The discs you use will depend on the type of optical drive
installed in your computer. Because DVDs store more information than CDs, DVDs and
DVDs with double-layer (DL) support reduce the number of discs required.
NOTE:
Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD-RW discs, are not
compatible with HP Backup & Recovery Manager.
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The computer must be connected to AC power during the process.
Only one set of the recovery discs can be created per computer.
Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer.
If necessary, you can cancel the disc creation before you have finished creating the
recovery discs. The next time you select Create factory software recovery CDs or
DVDs to recover the system (Highly recommended), you will be prompted to
continue the disc creation.
To create a set of recovery discs:
1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > Backup & Recovery
Manager.
2. Click Next.
3. Click Create a set of recovery discs (Recommended), and then click Next.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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