Using the product recovery CD-ROMs

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8Press any key to restart your computer.

!Please note that this option will delete all existing data both on the C: and D: drives before starting the recovery.

Aborting the recovery process

The recovery process always warns you when the decision you are asked to take cannot be undone. Whenever possible, the recovery screens allow you either to go back to the previous screen, or to abort the recovery process.

Performing an application recovery

The application recovery utility allows you to reinstall individual applications. Reinstalling a program can fix the problems encountered if it does not correctly run anymore.

To perform an application recovery, proceed as follows:

1Take the final product recovery CD-ROM.

2Turn on your computer (using AC power only) and wait until Windows has booted up.

3Insert the product recovery CD-ROM into the upper disc drive.

4Open the drive through My Computer and click the Apps directory.

5Open the directory that corresponds to the application you want to recover.

6Double-click the Setup program.

7Follow the instructions in the Installer.

You must run the final product recovery CD-ROM from Windows. The application does not run from DOS.

When performing an application recovery, you do not lose data on your hard disk. In most cases, it is advised to uninstall an application before reinstalling it.