A method for backing up and recovering data in a hard disk, used to back up data in the hard disk, including the following steps: partitioning a segment in the hard disk as a data backup area; backing up the partition status and at least one partition data needed to be backed to the data backup area;...http://www.google.de/patents/US7401249?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7401249 - Method for backing up and recovering data in a hard disk