42 - Recovery

3. Click 

Start

 to copy files.You will be shown the backup progress on the 

screen.

4. Follow the process until it completes:

• If you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as it 

completes burning it. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with 
a permanent marker.

If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then 
click 

OK

. Continue until the process is complete.

• If you are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly.

Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each backup, 
such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Make sure you keep 
the backup in a safe place that you will remember.

Recovering your system

To recover your system:
1. Perform minor fixes.

If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working 
correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the 
device drivers. 

To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, 
see 

"Reinstalling drivers and applications" on page 43

. 

For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-
installed, see that product’s documentation or support Web site.

2. Revert to a previous system condition.

If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be