Reinstalling Software
Troubleshooting
When reinstallation procedure is performed, the contents of the hard disk will be erased. Be sure to back up data on your hard disk to another media or to an external hard disk before running the reinstallation procedure.
The reinstallation procedure will return the computer to its original condition.
zIf you have created partitions for data, the data may be erased or become corrupt as a result of the reinstallation procedure.
What is “Reinstallation”?
Reinstallation refers to formatting the hard disk, and reinstalling Windows.
When is “Reinstallation” necessary?
zWhen Windows does not start up, or when Windows operation is unstable and can- not be recovered.
zWhen using the hard disk with two partitions.
Before Reinstallation
Preparing
zProduct Recovery
zPanasonic
Confirm the following
zRemove all peripherals (including a mini port replicator) and SD memory cards (except for the
Reinstallation Procedure
Connect the
Change the settings in the Setup Utility.
Use the Product Recovery
Return the Setup Utility settings to their default values.
Setup Windows.
Change the settings in the Setup Utility. (Only when necessary)
If you can connect to the Internet, perform Windows Update.
(Î “To Update this Computer to its Latest Version” in onscreen Reference Manual)
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