Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 - Manual (Page 26)

File rescue
The file rescue operation is used before the restore operation. It prompts the user for the backup storage
location and then the user selects a backup. The Rescue and Recovery program will display the files that the
current user is authorized to access. The user then selects the files, folders, or both to be rescued. Excluding
the local hard disk drive, the system will display available file locations where the files can be rescued. The
user will need to choose a destination with sufficient space for the rescued files and the system restore files.
Operating system and applications restore
The Restore only the Windows Operating system and Applications from a backup restore operation
gives the user the option to select a backup before the system deletes files. Files designated to be deleted
are defined by the rules in the registry. When a backup has been selected, the system will restore the files
defined by the registry from the selected backup. There are options in the registry file that can specify a
program to run before a restore operation or after a restore operation. See the XML/ADM Supplement inside
the ThinkVantage Technologies Administrator Tools for more information about registry settings and values.
Notes:
1. The Restore only the Windows Operating system and Applications from a backup restore operation
always use password persistence.
2. The Restore only the Windows Operating system and Applications from a backup restore operation
is not available from CD/DVD backup.
You can add custom tasks to run before and after both backup and restore operations. See the XML/ADM
Supplement inside the ThinkVantage Technologies Administrator Tools for the backup and restore settings.
Rejuvenation
When you need to rejuvenate your system, the Rescue and Recovery program will optimize system
performance by taking a new incremental backup and then defragment your hard disk drive. The rejuvenation
process helps eliminate viruses, adware and spyware, while maintaining your current settings and data.
To rejuvenate your system, do the following:
1. From the Rescue and Recovery interface, click Restore your system from a backup. The Restore your
system window is displayed.
2. In the Restore your system window, select Rejuvenate your system.
3. To choose the drive and backup that you want to use to rejuvenate your system, do the following:
a. Select the appropriate drive from the drop-down list of the available drives. Backup files on the
selected drive are displayed in the Rescue and Recovery interface.
b. Select the backup file that you want to use to rejuvenate your system.
c. Click Next.
d. Confirm that the selected backup is the one that you want to use to rejuvenate your system, and
then click Next to begin the restore operation.
Note: Do not turn off your computer during this operation.
e. Click OK. A progress bar is displayed.
You can add custom tasks to run either before or after a rejuvenate operation. See the XML/ADM
Supplement inside the ThinkVantage Technologies Administrator Tools for the rejuvenation settings.
Note: Some operating system settings are stored in the registry. Considering rejuvenation restores your
registry from a backup and restores certain registry keys captured from the current system settings, you may
find some inconsistencies after the rejuvenation process. For example, if a folder is shared after the creation
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