7.Under I need help immediately, tap System Recovery.
8.If you are prompted to back up your files, and you have not done so, select Back up your files first (recommended) button, and then tap Next. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your files button, and then tap Next.
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
If Windows 7 is not responding, but the computer is working, use these steps to perform a system recovery:
NOTE: System Recovery deletes any data or programs that you created or installed after purchase. Therefore, ensure you have backed up to a removable disc any data that you want to keep.
1.Turn off the computer. If necessary, press and hold the On button until the computer turns off.
2.Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
3.Press the On button to turn on the computer.
4.As soon as you see the initial company logo screen appear, repeatedly press the F11 key on your keyboard until the Windows is Loading Files message appears on the screen.
5.Under I need help immediately, tap System Recovery.
6.If you are prompted to back up your files, and you have not done so, select Back up your files first (recommended) button, and then tap Next. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your files button, and then tap Next. Otherwise, select Recover without backing up your files button, and then tap Next.
System recovery begins. After system recovery is complete, tap Finish to restart the computer.
7.Complete the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop.
8.Turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn the computer back on.
Starting system recovery from recovery discs
This section contains the procedure for performing a system recovery from the recovery discs you created.
NOTE: System Recovery deletes any data or programs that you created or installed after purchase. Therefore, ensure you have backed up to a removable disc any data that you want to keep.
To perform a system recovery program using recovery discs:
1.If the computer is working, create a backup DVD containing all the data files you want to save. When you are done, remove the backup disc from the disc tray.
CAUTION: All data on the hard disk drive will be deleted. You will lose data if it is not backed up.
2.Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer, except the keyboard and mouse.
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