Using the System Recovery CD(s)
The System Recovery CD(s) enables you to format your hard disk and restores all original software programs. Your computer is returned to the original factory settings.
The System Recovery process removes all software that you may have installed since you started using your computer. Reinstall any software programs that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.
You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual programs and to reinstall device drivers. See Using the Application Recovery CD(s) for more information.
The System Recovery CD(s) contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk. It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the computer you purchased.
System Recovery options
Default System Drive Recovery — All data on Drive C is deleted. The factory default settings and software programs are restored on this drive only.
Change Partition Size — All partitions, custom installations, and changes are removed from the hard drive. You can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D. The original, preinstalled operating system and software programs are restored.
Recovery to Original Factory Defaults — All data and partitions are removed from the hard drive. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software are restored.
The System Recovery utility does not back up your system's data. If you wish to retain your system data, perform a backup to an external media.
To use the System Recovery CD(s)
Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen may appear during the downloading process.
1.Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive. The first CD must be in the drive before you restart your computer.
2.Turn off your computer by clicking Start, and then Turn off computer.
3.Wait 30 seconds, and turn on your computer. The System Recovery utility restarts from the optical drive.
4.When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears, click Next.
5.Follow the
If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD
1.Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer.
2.Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key. The BIOS Setup Utility appears.
3.Press the right arrow key 
to select the Exit menu.
4.Press the down arrow key 
to select Get Default Values, and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears.
5.Press Enter again to select Yes.
6.Make sure Exit (Save Changes) is selected, and then press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears again.
7.Make sure Yes is selected, and press Enter. The computer restarts from the Recovery CD.
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