Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
About hard disk drive recoveryWhen you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery utility cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit.
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Your computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover the computer's operating system and preinstalled software programs. For more details, refer to the Recovery Guide.