Using Application Recovery and System Recovery

Full System Recovery: This recovery process completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive. It reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers from the recovery CDs. However, you must reinstall any software that was not installed on the PC at the factory. This includes software that came on CDs provided in the PC accessory box and software programs you installed since your purchase.

If your PC has a blank or corrupted hard disk drive, you are only able to choose the full system recovery option.

To run the system recovery program:

1.If the PC works, back up all data files that you want to save onto removable media, such as CD-RW or diskette. Remove the backup CD or diskette from the PC.

2.Turn off the PC:

If the PC works, click Start on the taskbar, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Turn Off.

Or

Press and hold the Power button approximately 5 seconds until the PC turns off.

Getting Started

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