If the computer is working and Windows 7 is responding, use these steps to perform a System Recovery.

1.Turn off the computer.

2.Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer except the keyboard and mouse.

3.Turn on the computer.

4.Tap the Start button, tap All Programs, tap Recovery Manager, and then tap Recovery Manager. If prompted, tap Yes to allow the program to continue.

5.Under I need help immediately, tap System Recovery.

6.Tap Yes, and then tap Next. Your computer restarts.

NOTE: If your system does not detect a recovery partition, it prompts you to insert recovery media. Insert the disc, or USB flash drive, tap Yes, and then tap Next to restart the computer and run Recovery Manager from the recovery disc, or the recovery USB flash drive. If using discs, insert the next system-recovery disc when prompted.

7.When the computer restarts, you will see the Recovery Manager welcome screen again. Under I need help immediately, tap System Recovery. If you are prompted to back up your files, and you have not done so, tap Back up your files first (recommended), and then tap Next. Otherwise, tap Recover without backing up your files, and then tap Next.

8.System Recovery begins. After System Recovery is complete, tap Finish to restart the computer.

9.Complete the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop.

10.Turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn the computer back on.

System Recovery at system startup

CAUTION: System Recovery deletes all data and programs you created or installed. Back up any important data to a removable disc.

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