Using Your Recovery CDs
You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual programs and device drivers. See “Using the Application Recovery CD(s)” on page 38 for more information.
The System Recovery CD(s) contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk. It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the computer you purchased.
System Recovery options
❑Default System Drive Recovery — All data on Drive C is deleted. The factory default settings and software programs are restored on this drive only.
❑Change Partition Size — All partitions, custom installations, and changes are removed from the hard drive. You can set the partition sizes for both Drive C and Drive D. The original, preinstalled operating system and software programs are restored.
❑Recovery to Original Factory Defaults — All data and partitions are removed from the hard drive. All original factory settings, the operating system, and preinstalled software are restored.
The System Recovery utility does not back up your system’s data. If you wish to retain your system data, perform a backup to an external media.
To use the System Recovery CD(s)
Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen may appear during the downloading process.
1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD into the optical drive. The first CD must be in the drive before you restart your computer.
2Turn off your computer by clicking Start, and then Turn off computer.
3Wait 30 seconds, and turn on your computer. The System Recovery utility restarts from the optical drive.
4When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears, click Next.
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