Chapter 1: Recovering Your System

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Caution

4 Click a system recovery option:

The Full System Restore option deletes all files on your hard drive except the restore files. Make sure that you back up all personal data files before continuing this process.

Important

After you restore your system, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory.

You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer’s software up to date.

Full System Restore (Destructive) reformats the hard drive and restores the system software as it was when you purchased your computer. This process deletes your data files.

Full System Restore with Backup (recommended) moves the contents of the hard drive to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows XP. This option saves your existing data files, but all programs must be reinstalled and the program settings reconfigured. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to use this restore option.

5Click Next. The System Restore - Format and Recover dialog box opens.

6Click Yes. Files are restored to your hard drive. When file recovery has finished, the System Restore dialog box opens.

7Click Restart. Your computer restarts, and Windows finishes its setup and installation.

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