Backing up your information
As you add new software and data files, back up the system on a regular basis to maintain a
reasonably current backup. Back up your system at the following times:
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At regularly scheduled times
NOTE: Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
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Before the computer is repaired or restored
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Before you add or modify hardware or software
Note the following when backing up:
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Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature, and periodically copy
them to disc.
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Store personal files in the Documents library and back up this folder periodically.
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Back up templates stored in their associated programs.
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Save customized settings 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.
To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document steps:
1. Display the screen.
2. Copy the screen:
To copy only the active window, press alt+prt sc.
To copy the entire screen, press prt sc.
3. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.
4. Save the document.
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Back up the information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs.
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When backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R,
CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. The discs you use will depend on the type of optical
drive installed in the computer.
NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using them for backup reduces the number
of recovery discs required.
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When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the
computer.
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