6.3.2.5. Lab 5: Backup and Recovery

6.3.2.5. Lab 5: Backup and Recovery (30 minutes)

Objective: Configure and test backup/recovery options.

Setup: Windows computer, external drive or network share

Steps:

1. File History

   • Connect an external drive
   • Open Settings > Update & Security > Backup
   • Enable File History and select the external drive
   • Run a manual backup
   • Create a test document, back it up, delete it, then restore it from File History

2. System Restore

   • Open System Properties > System Protection
   • Check if restore points are enabled for C:
   • Create a manual restore point named "Pre-Lab Test"
   • Note: Don't actually restore unless in a VM you can afford to break

3. Recovery Options

   • Open Settings > System > Recovery
   • Review the "Reset this PC" options
   • Understand: "Keep my files" vs "Remove everything"

Deliverable: Document your backup configuration and the restore point you created.