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Data and System Security
The programs described below are part of your Windows operating system. You can find
additional information on these programs in the Windows Help file.
Please also read the notes on page 8.
Data Security
Back up data regularly on external media such as a CD-R or CD-RW. Windows offers
Backup Status and Configuration.
This program is found in Accessories System Tools within the Start menu. You should
make a backup disc with all your passwords and the operating system’s original
configuration.
Maintenance Programs
You can avoid some hardware and software errors with the help programs such as Disk
Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. The help program System Information can also be
helpful as it gives you detailed information about your system configuration. You can also
find these programs in Accessories System Tools too.
System Restore
Windows® 7 provides a useful function (System Restore) enabling the storage of so-called
Recovery points.
The system remembers the current configuration as a snapshot and returns to this, if
necessary. The advantage is that an unsuccessful installation can be rolled back.
Recovery points are created automatically by the system, but they can also be set
manually.
You can determine and configure yourself the maximum memory taken up by this. You
find this program in the program file under Accessories System Tools.
We recommend setting a recovery point before installing new software or drivers. At this
point if the system does not run properly this recovery point should enable you to return
to a workable configuration without deleting newly created documents. In the next
paragraph you will find your options for the repair of an incorrect installation.
