Sony PCG-GRT100 quick start Software CDs, Recovery CDs, Unpacking Your Computer

Unpacking Your Computer

Software CDs

Depending on the model you purchased, additional program CDs may be included with your computer.

Recovery CDs

Only computers equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional operating system come with Recovery CDs. Computers with the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system feature a Hard Disk Drive recovery process that eliminates the need for Recovery CDs.

✍For more information on Hard Disk Drive recovery for models with Windows® XP, see “VAIO Recovery Options” on page 39.

❑Application Recovery CDs — Enables you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers.

❑System Recovery CDs — Enables you to restore the operating system and programs that shipped with your computer. This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings, so user data and programs installed since you started using your computer will be lost.

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