Using the product recovery CD-ROMs

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Recovering the system without changing partitions

This option is not available on PCV-RX203.

To recover the system without changing partitions, proceed as follows:

1Press C to keep your current partitions.

This is the recommended option if you do not need to modify the partition sizes and if you want to restore your C: drive while keeping the data on your D: drive untouched.

2Press G to proceed with the system recovery.

3Follow the instructions on the screen.

4When the recovery process is finished, remove the product recovery CD-ROM from the drive.

5Press any key to restart your computer.

Recovering the system with modified partition sizes

This option is not available on PCV-RX203.

To recover the system with modified partition sizes, proceed as follows:

1Press P to modify partitions on your computer.

Select this option only if you need to change the sizes of your partitions.

2On the next screen, press Y to confirm the deletion of the current partitions.

The next screen displays a selection of sizes for your new C: drive. According to the option you select, the recovery process will create 1 or 2 partitions on the hard disk.

3Confirm your selection on the next screen.

4Wait until the new partitions are created and the computer reboots.

5Press G to proceed with the system recovery.

6Follow the instructions on the screen.

7When the recovery process is finished, remove the product recovery CD-ROM from the drive.