HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Notebook PC - Manual (Page 76)

11 Backup and recovery
To protect your information, use Windows backup and restore utilities to back up individual files and
folders, back up your entire hard drive, create system repair media (select models only) by using the
installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive, or create system restore
points. In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore the contents of your computer.
From the Start screen, type restore, click Settings, and then select from the list of displayed options.
NOTE: For detailed instructions on various backup and restore options, perform a search for these
topics in HP Support Assistant. To access HP Support Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP
Support Assistant app.
In case of system instability, HP recommends that you print the recovery procedures and save them for
later use.
NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer.
You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running
utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information, see HP Support Assistant. To access HP
Support Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.
Backing up your information
Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. You should create system repair
media and 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.
For more information on the Windows backup features, see HP Support Assistant To access HP Support
Assistant, from the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.
Performing a system recovery
In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files:
● Windows recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you
have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Automatic Repair to fix problems that
might prevent Windows from starting correctly.
● f11 recovery tools: You can use the f11 recovery tools to recover your original hard drive image.
The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory.
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