Reinstalling Windows 7

(For Windows 7. For supported models only)

You can reinstall Windows using the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA for Windows when Windows is no longer working properly. (For models supplied with a SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA.)

For models supplied with the Samsung Recovery Solution, you can reinstall Windows using the Samsung Recovery Solution.

These descriptions are for Windows 7 and for supported models only.

A SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA may not be supplied depending on your computer

model.

If you cannot start Windows, or if you want to delete all existing data and reinstall Windows, install Windows according to the descriptions in [Reinstalling when Windows does not start].

To reinstall Windows using SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA, an external-type ODD must be connected before turning the computer on. The following descriptions assume that an external ODD is connected.

Reinstalling Windows may delete data (files and programs) saved on the hard disk drive. Make sure to backup all important data. Samsung Electronics shall not be held liable for any loss of data.

Reinstalling in Windows1 Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the DVD drive.

2 When the AutoPlay window appears, select Run setup.exe and click Allow.

This screen may not appear depending on the security level.

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