124 Dell Backup and Recovery
Dell Backup and Recovery
Features Basic Professional
Restore to a previously saved point in
time, but requires manual backing up of
files and folders
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File and folder backup and restore to a
previously saved point in time
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Full system backup and restore to a
previously saved point in time
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Backup and restore based on the file
types (mp3, jpg, and so on)
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Backup data to a local storage device √
Automated scheduled backups √
Dell Backup and Recovery Basic – Windows 8
Task Procedure
To launch Dell
Backup and
Recovery
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Swipe from the right edge of the screen (or
if you are using a mouse, pointing to the
upper-right corner of the screen) to open the
Charms sidebar, and then click the Search
icon .
3. In the Apps screen, click Dell Backup and
Recovery.
To create system
recovery media
1. Launch Dell Backup and Recovery.
2. Click the Recovery Media tile.
3. Select USB Flash Drive or Discs, and then
click Continue.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
To restore your
computer to a
previous date or
factory settings
1. Launch Dell Backup and Recovery.
2. Click the Recovery tile.
3. Click System Recovery.
4. Click Yes, Continue.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.