Getting Started

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Hard Drive Recovery Utilities

 

 

 

Checking total memory

When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this:

1Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System.

2The total memory is displayed under Memory (RAM).

If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8in “Installing a memory module” on page 48), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches.

NOTE

From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says,

 

“Windows® needs your permission to continue.” This is a security

 

feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your

 

computer without your permission. If you were trying to perform the

 

action, click Continue; otherwise, click Cancel. If unsure, cancel and

 

try again.

 

 

Hard Drive Recovery Utilities

(Available on certain models)

Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition (available on certain models) to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities.

NOTE

It is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs/DVDs

 

before using your system. For more information on creating

 

Recovery media see “Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs” on page 56.

 

 

Using the HDD Recovery, you can:

❖Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using a writable drive

❖Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default

❖Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you

may have created intact, for example, a D: drive

❖Recover to a custom sized partition, leaving extra space to create an additional partition later

❖Erase the hard disk completely