HP Pavilion g4-2149se Notebook PC - Manual (Page 70)

Restoring
Restoring specific files
If your files are accidentally deleted from the hard disk, or if your files become corrupt, restoring
specific files is useful. Restoring specific files is also useful if you ever choose to recover the original
system. You can only restore specific files that you have backed up before.
To restore backup files:
1. Select Computer > More Applications > Tools > Backup Manager Restore.
2. Click the Backup Source menu and select the location of the backup files.
3. Click the Restore Destination menu and select the destination to restore the files.
4. To restore all files from the selected location, click Restore all files. To restore selected files
only, click Restore selected files, click Select Files, and then select the files to be restored.
5. Under Restore Point, click the time and date of the backup.
NOTE: If multiple backups have been performed, click Use the latest version to restore the
latest version.
6. Click Restore to start restoring the files, or click Cancel to cancel the operation.
Restoring the original system
Restoring allows you to repair or recover the computer to its original factory state.
What you need to know
● The restore recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not provided
with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or
reinstall the software from the disc provided by the manufacturer.
● A system restore should be used as a final attempt to correct computer issues. If you have not
already tried partial restores (see
Restoring specific files on page 60 ), try them first.
● A system restore must be performed if the computer hard drive fails or if all attempts to correct
any functional computer issues fail.
● If the restore media do not work, you can obtain restore discs for your system from the HP
website.
CAUTION: Restoring completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files
you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. Restoring
reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the
factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Personal
files must be restored separately from a backup.
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