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Why not just make a regular backup of all of your important files on a memory stick? That way, if you lose the latest writing or writings if something goes wrong, you will only lose that, and you will be able to pick up from where you left off.
M. W. Poirier
From: xywrite-bounce@xxxxxxxx
Sent: 13 May 2017 11:02 To: xywrite@xxxxxxxx Subject: Apologies for redundant question here: How do I protect against total shutdown? -- I need the backup, restore process, etc. Guys,
I had a big scare yesterday that is forcing me to finally create the backup/restore process to protect my computer. I'm embarrassed to come at you with this elementary question that I think has been aswered here a thousand times over the last 15 or 20
years.
How do I protect against total shutdown where I lost all data and have to re-install all my programs? I think there may be new processes that make it easier than in the past.
My "new" HP Envy 700/400 PC has been working perfectly for about 2.5 years since it, with the generous advice of Carl and Kari on what I needed. Thus, I never made the "restore disk" or the "reboot disk," even though I have had a new 16-Gig flash drive
sitting here that last six months to do this very thing.
Yesterday the predictable terrifying error message that said something like: "Oops, looks like your system didn't shut down correction and might need to be RESTORED." Thankfully there were "options" that included creating a backup.
So, with the help of my son I was able to make the official HP "backup," and rebooted successfully by removing the power cord for a few minutes, then starting the machine normally.
But is probably only a question of time before the system totally breaks down and I have to erase and re-install the system.
Quick question:
Can someone link to me the message or the latest process that works?
I'm deeply grateful for all assistance.
Jay McNally
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