System Recovery; Introduction; When To Use System Recovery - Russound SMC-30 Installation Manual

System Recovery

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Introduction

This chapter covers the System Recovery procedure using the System Recovery
DVD supplied with your Smart Media Console (SMC)�
Note: System Recovery restores the system hard drive partition (including
the operating system and related programs) but does not restore digital
entertainment content� The SMC users should back up important content
regularly to help avoid data loss from a virus attack or hard drive failure�
After completing the System Recovery Wizard, you will need to perform a User
Account setup for Vista and then a Media Center setup (including CableCARD™
setup, if equipped)� If you are using Life|ware, you will also need to reinstall
Life|ware and activate your Life|ware license� The procedure on the following
page lists the items/information you will need to do a full system recovery�

When to Use System Recovery

Use this System Recovery procedure only in the event of a system (c:) drive
failure or when you are having the following types of problems with your SMC
software and performing a Windows System Restore from an earlier restore point
does not correct the problem:
• "Blue Screen" error screen appears during regular operation, forcing
repeated reboots of the operating system
• Invalid Boot Media or other boot failure messages when booting the system
• Vista Operating System hangs while booting up
• You suspect corrupted system fi les due to viruses or power surges
• Media Center hangs, displays system errors or exceptions, or will not launch�
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