Chapter 1. Overview; Predesktop Area - Lenovo ThinkCentre A62 Deployment Manual

Chapter 1. Overview

The Rescue and Recovery program represents a unique combination of
ThinkVantage Technologies. This integrated application provides a suite of
powerful tools that can be used even if the Microsoft Windows operating system
will not start.
The Rescue and Recovery program has the following features:
v The Rescue and Recovery Predesktop Area provides an environment to start
v The Rescue and Recovery Windows environment enables you to back up the
v The Rescue and Recovery program enables you to store backup files on external
v The Rescue and Recovery program enables you to store the backup data of
The Rescue and Recovery program includes the option to switch to a simplified
user interface with a few basic operations, or stay with the advanced user interface
with extended options. For more information on interface switching, see "Rescue
and Recovery interface switching" on page 28.
Note: Some features of Rescue and Recovery run under the Windows operating
system. In some instances, system information used in the Rescue and Recovery
environment are gathered while Windows is running. If the Windows operating
system does not function correctly, this will not prevent the Rescue and Recovery
environment from operating normally. Windows functions are not configured in
the Rescue and Recovery environment.

Predesktop Area

The Rescue and Recovery Predesktop Area provides an emergency workspace for
users who are unable to start Windows on their computers. Running under
Windows PE (Preinstallation Environment), the environment offers the Windows
look, feel, and function and helps users solve problems without consuming IT staff
time.
The Rescue and Recovery Predesktop Area has four major categories of functions:
v Rescue and Restore
v Configure
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your computer when you fail to log in to the Windows operating system.
operating system and files and restore the operating system and files in familiar
interfaces.
USB storage devices, such as USB flash drives and USB hard disk drives.
multiple computers on one storage device.
– Recovery overview: Links users to help topics about the various recovery
options that are provided.
– Rescue files: Enables users to copy files created in Windows applications to
removable media or to a network and to continue to work even with a
disabled workstation.
– Restore from backup: Enables users to restore files that have been backed up
with the Rescue and Recovery program.
– Configuration overview: Links to Rescue and Recovery environment help
topics about configuration.
– Recover password or passphrase: Provides a user or an administrator with
the ability to recover a password or passphrase in the Rescue and Recovery
environment.
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