hi Mrs. D,

As with every Windows, they all have their issues...

what has become standard with Windows 7 in the newer computers are the "one key" access backup feature.

what that means is that they now can back themselves up instead of you inserting that nagging CD to reformat the whole thing.

The good thing about it is that you no longer have to go look for that CD if you shall need it.

The bad thing is that it is now ALL one tool...

It is like making a copy of yourself...cloning...

that warning is basically saying that "don't touch anything" when you first start the puter...

and keep it PLUGGED in...

but there IS a way to salvage it if something was to happen to it. You just might have to call tech support but I think those incidences are very low...

basically, keep it plugged in the whole time and just don't touch anything.

But it should have a backup button if it should mess up.

This is the new format that will become standard with most laptops and desktops as Windows 7 get cranked out...

I am not sure what model your hubby's got...but it is usually near the power button or on the very top of your keypad (on the left or right).

It is a one button backup.

Hope this helps