Lesson 8 Mta

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backup

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A properly secured copy of files and folders—and sometimes settings—usually saved in a compressed format. A backup is created so a user can restore the files and settings in the event of data loss from a hard disk failure, accidental erasure or disk formatting, or natural events.

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image

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An exact replica of a computer at the time the image was taken.

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recovery boot options

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Tools that help a user repair a broken Windows 7 installation. Also referred to as advanced startup options.

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system repair disc

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A bootable disc a user creates in Windows 7 that contains Windows system recovery tools. The user can use the repair disc to attempt to start a failed computer, or to restore a computer from a system image.

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restore

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The process of returning a computer, or select files and folders, to a previous state, usually after some type of failure. A backup is created so a user can restore the files and settings in the event of data loss from a hard disk failure, accidental erasure or disk formatting, or natural events.

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restore point

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A snapshot of a computer system at some point in time. In Windows 7, System Restore uses the System Protection feature to create restore points. Restore points can be used to roll back a system to an earlier point in time.

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system image

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An image of an entire hard drive that includes all files needed to restore an operating system. By default in Windows 7, a system image includes the Windows folder, all system settings, programs, and files.

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System Restore

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A Windows system protection feature that allows a user to create and manage restore points.

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Volume Shadow Copy service

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A Windows service that allows users to create restore points and backups of their systems.

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Windows Backup

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A Windows features that uses the Backup and Restore utility to back up and recover files.