Reinstalling Windows (Optional)
Reinstalling when Windows does not start
When Windows does not start, boot up with the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA and from there you can reinstall Windows.
1 Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the DVD drive and restart the computer.
2 If the Press any key to boot from CD or DVD... message appears while booting, press any key on the keyboard.
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For Windows 7/8, the screen asking for the operating system to be installed may appear depending on the version. If you click the Next button, the screen of Step 5 appears.
5 If the User Agreement screen appears, select I accept the license terms and then click Next.
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For Windows 7/8, this screen may not appear depending on the version.
6 When the window asking for the installation type appears, click Custom.
For Windows 7/8, this screen may not appear depending on the version.
7 When a window appears asking for the location to install the operating system to, select the partition of the disk drive and then click the Next button.
Drive D includes an area to save the backup image used by Samsung Recovery Solution. Installing Windows to drive C is recommended.
| •• | A If you click Drive Options (Advanced), you can delete, |
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| format, create or expand a partition. Click on a function |
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| selected partition, a message appears informing you that |
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| the files and folders will be moved to the Windows.old |
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| folder. Click the OK button. |
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