Performing A System Recovery - Sony Vaio PCG-F104K Software Manual

Using the product recovery CD-ROMs


Please note that only the
Advanced Recovery allows
you to select the size of the C:
partition when starting a
recovery. When recovering your
system, you also need to choose
between FAT32 and NTFS for
the file management system
you want to use. The default
option is FAT32. The Standard
Recovery always uses FAT32.

Performing a system recovery

Use this option only when your system is seriously damaged, e.g. if Windows
not work any more, or your PC behaves abnormally. The system recovery will
completely reinstall the originally configured system on your C: drive. Your D: drive
data will not be deleted if you choose to keep the same partition settings. If you decide
to modify the size of your partitions, the existing data on both drives (C: and D:) will
be deleted.
When performing a system recovery, you have the choice between a Standard
Recovery and an Advanced Recovery.
When choosing a Standard Recovery, you leave the current partition sizes untouched.
When choosing an Advanced Recovery, you can adapt the partition sizes.
Procedure for starting a Standard System Recovery
1
Take the System Recovery CD-ROM (vol. 1 of 2).
2
Turn on your computer (using AC power only) and insert the System Recovery
CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
3
Shut down your computer (Start/Shut Down/Shut Down).
4
Wait ten seconds and turn your computer back on.
5
On the first screen that appears, press S (Standard).
6
The System Recovery CD screen appears, asking you if you are really sure you
want to continue. Click Y (Yes). You will be asked again whether you are really
sure. Confirm.
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