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Checking the internal storage drive operating status |
(Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen
4Click Next.
A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage drive will be lost. Be sure you have saved your work to external media (see “Backing up your work” on page 106) and created recovery DVDs/media (see “Creating recovery DVDs/media” on page 68) before proceeding.
5Click Next to begin erasing the internal storage drive.
When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that the internal storage drive has been erased.
6Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.
Checking the internal storage drive operating status
After restoring your internal storage drive, you can check its status as follows:
1Click Start.
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3Select Manage.
4Click Disk Management.
5Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen.