Transferring files and settings
The Windows operating system offers data migration tools that help you select and transfer files and data
from one Windows-based workstation to another.
For information about these tools, go to
http://www.microsoft.com.
Backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 7
Your workstation includes tools provided by HP and Windows to help you safeguard your information and
retrieve it if you ever need to. These tools will help you return your workstation to a proper working state or
even back to the original factory state, all with simple steps.
This section provides information about the following processes:
●
Creating backups
●
Restoring and recovering your system
NOTE: For more details about the Windows Backup and Restore tools provided, see Help and Support. To
access Help and Support: select Start, and then select Help and Support.
Recovery after a system failure is only as good as your most recent backup.
1. After you successfully set up the workstation, use Windows tools to create recovery media. In Windows
7, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore > Create a system image.
2. As you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. A system restore point is a
snapshot of certain hard drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at a specific time. A system
restore point contains information that Windows uses, such as registry settings. Windows creates a
system restore point for you automatically during a Windows update and during other system
maintenance activities (such as a software update, security scanning, or system diagnostics). You can
also manually create a system restore point at any time. For more information and steps for creating
specific system restore points, see Help and Support. To access Help and Support: select Start, and then
select Help and Support.
3. As you add photos, video, music, and other personal files, create a backup of your personal information.
If files are accidentally deleted from the hard drive and they can no longer be restored from the Recycle
Bin, or if files become corrupted, you can restore the files that you backed up. In case of system failure,
you can use the backup files to restore the contents of your workstation. See
Backing up your
information on page 28.
NOTE: HP recommends that you print the recovery procedures and save them for later use, in case of
system instability.
Backing up your information
NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your workstation. 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 and then select Help and Support.
You should create your initial backup immediately after initial system setup. As you add new software and
data files, 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.
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 and then select Help and Support.
28 Chapter 4 Setting up, backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 7
To Next Page
Loading...
