Creating recovery discs After setting up the computer, create a set of recovery discs for the initial backup of the entire hard drive. NOTE: This process may take over an hour, depending on your computer speed and the amount of data being stored. The recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case of system failure.
Insert your Windows installation disc and restart your computer etc. Manuals for HP EliteBook 6930p Notebook PC - HP Support Center. I need to reboot my HP Elitebook 6930p hard drive but no F11. In that thread there is some useful information. First, the F11 key is the one you should be mashing when you turn the laptop on, to bring up the HP recovery that is on the hard drive.
Note the following tips for creating recovery discs: ● Connect the computer to AC power during the process. ● Use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW,DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-RDL, or DVD±RW. The discs you use will depend on the type of optical drive installed in your computer. NOTE: DVDs and DVDs with double-layer(DL) support store more information than CDs and will reduce the number of recovery discs required. ● Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer.
To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Center. Click Back up computer. Follow the on-screeninstructions.
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. Refer to Help and Support for more information. Backing up your information After you create the recovery discs for the initial backup of the entire hard drive, you should schedule automatic backups of your files. You should also back up your files before you modify the hardware or software.
Several types of backup are available in the Backup and Restore Center: ● Individual files or folders ● Restore points ● Entire hard drive Backup tips ● Connect the computer to AC power during the backup process. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back them up regularly.
● Back up templates that are stored in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings that appear in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings. The screen shot can be a time-saverif you have to reset your preferences. To create a screen shot: 1.
Display the screen you want to save. Copy the screen image: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc.
To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. Open a word-processingdocument, and then select Edit Paste. The screen image is added to the document.
Save the document. Backing up individual files or folders When you perform a backup of the entire hard drive, you are saving the full factory image, including the Windows operating system, software programs, all personal files and folders, and configuration settings. You can back up a copy of the entire hard drive to either of the following locations: ● Optional external hard drive ● Optical discs (CDs or DVDs) NOTE: This process may take over an hour, depending on your computer speed and the amount of data being stored. To back up your hard drive: 1.
Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Center. Click Back up computer.
You will be prompted to select a destination for the backup files. Follow the on-screeninstructions.
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. Refer to Help and Support for more information.
Scheduling an automatic backup You can schedule automatic backups for the entire system, for recovery points, or for specific files and folders. Backups can be scheduled at specific intervals (daily, weekly, or monthly). To schedule an automatic backup: 1. Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Center. Click Change settings. The Backup Status and Configuration Window opens. Click Change backup settings.
You will be prompted to select a destination for the backup files. Follow the on-screeninstructions. 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. Refer to Help and Support for more information. Creating system restore points In addition to the manual backup-and-recoverytools, you can use Windows System Recovery to automatically back up and restore your information. This feature automatically creates restore points just before a significant change is made to your system, such as the installation of a program or driver.
You can also set manual restore points. NOTE: The first system restore point is a snapshot of the entire image that is automatically created the first time you perform a backup. Subsequent recovery points make copies of changes made after that time. HP recommends that you create manual restore points at the following times: ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: Recovering to an earlier restore point does not delete data files or e-mailscreated since that restore point. To create a system restore point: 1.
Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Center. On the left side of the screen, click Create a restore point or change settings. Click Create.
You will be prompted to name this restore point. Follow the on-screeninstructions. 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. Refer to Help and Support for more information. Performing a recovery In case of hard drive failure or system instability, the computer provides tools to recover your files. You can recover your information using the following methods: NOTE: Have your backup files available.
Some of these methods will prompt you for your backup files stored on recovery discs or on a drive. ● Recovering individual files that you have previously backed up using Backup and Restore Center ● Restoring the computer to a previous state by using system restore points ● Recovering individual files that you have previously backed up or the entire hard drive using f8 recovery tools: NOTE: You can use these methods only if the Windows recovery partition has not been deleted. ◦ Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) ◦ Recovery Manager ● Recovering the entire hard drive using f11 NOTE: You can use this method only if the Windows recovery partition has not been deleted.
● Recovering information using an operating system DVD (purchased separately) Recovering individual files To recover individual files using the Backup and Restore Center, follow these steps: 1. If possible, back up all personal files. Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Center. Click Restore files. You will be prompted to select the location of the backup files. Follow the on-screeninstructions. 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. Refer to Help and Support for more information. Restoring the computer to a previous state Your computer automatically creates restore points daily (depending on your computer activity) and when you make a major change to the computer, such as adding software or a new driver.
If you decide to reverse changes made to the computer, you can revert back to a previous restore point. NOTE: If you don't like the state of your computer after you restore it, you can also undo the restoration. To access a restore point: 1. Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Center. Click Restore my computer to an earlier time. A calendar is displayed to help you find dates associated with your restore points.
Select the restore point to revert to. NOTE: If you do not use your computer every day, some days may not have restore points. Recovering information using f8 recovery tools You can recover individual files or the entire hard drive using the recovery discs that you previously created or an optional external hard drive where you have backed up your information. The following tools will help you recover your information: ● Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) ● Recovery Manager NOTE: You can use these recovery methods only if the Windows recovery partition has not been deleted. Recovering information using Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) can perform a recovery from either an optional external hard drive where you have backed up your information or from recovery discs that you previously created. CAUTION: Using Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) will completely erase hard drive contents and reformat the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer will be permanently removed.
When reformatting is complete, the recovery process will restore the operating system, as well as the drivers, software, and utilities from the backup used for recovery. To initiate recovery using WinRE, follow these steps: NOTE: This process will take several minutes. If possible, back up all personal files. Restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads. Select Repair your computer. NOTE: The “Repair your computer” option is displayed only if the Windows recovery partition has not been deleted. If the option is not displayed, refer to the “Recovering information using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)” section.
Follow the on-screeninstructions. Select your user name, type your password (if applicable), and then click OK. If you are using recovery discs, insert the last disc of the recovery disc backup set. NOTE: Inserting the last disc of the backup set confirms the presence of a valid backup. If you insert any other disc, the backup will not be recognized.
– or – If you are using an optional external hard drive, connect it to the computer. Click Windows Complete PC Restore. Follow the on-screeninstructions.
Recovering information using Recovery Manager If other methods do not work, you can recover your hard drive (in its factory state) as a last resort: CAUTION: Using Recovery Manager will completely erase hard drive contents and reformat the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer will be permanently removed. Recovery Manager reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software not installed at the factory must be reinstalled. If possible, back up all personal files. Restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads.
Select Repair your computer. NOTE: The “Repair your computer” option is displayed only if the Windows recovery partition has not been deleted.
If the option is not displayed, refer to the “Recovering information using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)” section. Follow the on-screeninstructions. Select your user name, type your password (if applicable), and then click OK.
Click HP Recovery Manager. Follow the on-screeninstructions.
Recovering the entire hard drive using f11 You can recover the entire hard drive (in its factory state) from the Windows recovery partition using f11. CAUTION: Using f11 will completely erase hard drive contents and reformat the hard drive.
All files you have created and any software installed on the computer will be permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory.
Software not installed at the factory must be reinstalled. NOTE: You can use this recovery method only if the Windows recovery partition has not been deleted. To recover the hard drive from the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1. If possible, back up all personal files. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Press f11 while the “Press for recovery” message is displayed on the screen. Follow the on-screeninstructions. Recovering information using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) You can purchase a Windows Vista® operating system DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system.
During the restore process, you will be prompted for your entire drive backup files. Make sure that your most recent backup of the hard drive (stored on recovery discs or on an external drive) is easily accessible. To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screeninstructions. You can also order the DVD by calling technical support. For contact information, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer. CAUTION: Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD will completely erase hard drive contents and reformat the hard drive.
All files you have created and any software installed on the computer will be permanently removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process will help you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. To initiate recovery using a Windows Vista operating system DVD, follow these steps: NOTE: This process will take several minutes. If possible, back up all personal files. Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows Vista operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating system loads. When prompted, press any keyboard key.
Follow the on-screeninstructions. Select Repair your computer. Follow the on-screeninstructions. Remove the Windows Vista operating system DVD. If you are using recovery discs, insert the last disc of the recovery disc backup set. NOTE: Inserting the last disc of the backup set confirms the presence of a valid backup. If you insert any other disc, the backup will not be recognized.
– or – If you are using an optional external hard drive, connect it to the computer. Click Windows Complete PC Restore. Follow the on-screeninstructions.
9 Backup and recovery in Windows XP This chapter describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. Backing up your information NOTE: You can recover only the files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use the Windows backup utility to create a hard drive backup as soon as you set up your computer. With the Windows backup utility, you can perform the following tasks: ● Backing up your information regularly to protect your important system files ● Creating system recovery points that allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state ● Scheduling backups at specific intervals or events NOTE: The Windows backup utility backs up only data files.
The operating system, drivers, and programs are located on the operating system disc and System Recovery disc that are included with the computer. When to back up ● On a regularly scheduled basis NOTE: Set reminders to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored ● Before you add or modify hardware or software.