Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard
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6As your computer prepares to install each application, a status indicator
appears. You may see installation wizards, messages, and prompts. Follow
the instructions provided in each wizard, and respond to each prompt or
message.
When the selected software has been recovered, the Application Recovery
Complete window appears.
7If you want to recover additional software, click Back. The Application
Recovery window appears with a listing of the available software titles.
8Click Finish. Your computer restarts.
To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery
You must use the Recovery Media Kit to perform a complete hard disk drive
recovery.
1Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power.
2Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical
drive.
3Close the drive.
4Turn off your computer.
5Wait for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn on the computer.
6When prompted, insert the Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive, and then
click OK. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears.
7Click Next.
8Select Custom Recovery (for Advanced Users), and click Next.
9Select Complete Recovery, and click Next.
10 You may see installation wizards, messages, and prompts. Follow the
instructions provided in each wizard, and respond to each prompt or
message. Your computer may restart.
11 When the optical drive ejects, remove the disc. Close the drive, and click
Next. Your computer may restart several times.
✍If the recovered software does not function properly or you see an installation error
message, try recovering the software again.