CAUTION: Using a Windows 8 operating system media completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files that you have created and any software that you have installed on the computer are permanently removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities.

To initiate recovery using a Windows 8 operating system DVD:

NOTE: This process takes several minutes.

1.If possible, back up all personal files.

2.Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows 8 operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating system loads.

3.Power off the computer.

4.Power on the computer, and then press F9 to show the BIOS boot menu.

5.When the DVD is booting, select the DVD from the UEFI Boot Sources.

6.When prompted, press any keyboard key.

7.Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the installation is completed:

1.Eject the Windows 8 operating system media and then insert the Driver Recovery media.

2.Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications.

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