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with a permanent marker.
If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue until the process is complete.
• If you are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly.
Important
Write a unique, descriptive label on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you will remember.
Recovering your system
To recover your system:
1.Perform minor fixes.
If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers.
To reinstall software and drivers that were
2.Revert to a previous system condition.
If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly.
For instructions, see Returning to an earlier system snapshot on page 26.
3.Reset your operating system.
If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see Returning your system to its factory condition on page 27.
4.Reset your system to its factory condition.
If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see Returning your system to its factory condition on page 27.
