Performing A Partial Or Full Recovery; Using Norton Antivirus For Ibm; Using The Configsafe Program - IBM IntelliStation 6836 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Performing a partial or full recovery

Attention: The Product Recovery program will only overwrite all files on the C:\
drive. A full recovery will restore the operating system, device drivers, and
applications. A partial recovery will restore your operating system and device
drivers without restoring applications.
1. If you can shut down your operating system normally, do so. If you cannot
2. Turn on your computer
3. Wait for the prompt,
4. You might have a choice of operating systems to recover. Select the operating
5. Select the recovery options you want and follow the instructions on the screen.
6. When recovery is complete, restart your computer.
Note: After the operating system is recovered or installed, the setup program
Installing alternate operating systems: To install an operating system, follow the
instructions in the documentation provided with the operating system and any
updates.
Note: Before installing any operating system, be sure to obtain the latest updates.

Using Norton AntiVirus for IBM

The Norton AntiVirus for IBM program is comprehensive antivirus product that
detects and removes viruses from your computer. To install the Norton AntiVirus
for IBM program, complete the following steps.
1. Click on the Software Selection icon on your desktop.
2. When prompted, insert the Software Selection CD into the CD-ROM drive;
3. When the Software Selection menu opens, click Install Software. Then, when
4. After selecting the software, click Install. A window opens showing the

Using the ConfigSafe program

ConfigSafe can be used as a troubleshooting tool, especially if problems develop
after you install a new application or option. Before you make any changes to your
computer configuration, use ConfigSafe to take a snapshot of your current,
working operating system configuration. If you have preinstalled software,
ConfigSafe automatically takes a snapshot of your initial operating system
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shut down normally, turn your computer off.
Note: If the computer will not turn off after you hold down the power button
for at least four seconds, unplug the power cord and wait a few seconds
before reconnecting it.
To Start the Product Recovery program, press F11.
Quickly press F11. The prompt displays for only a few seconds.
system you want to recover. Otherwise, select the option given.
starts the first time the operating system starts up. For information about
setup, see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 23.
Contact the operating system manufacturer or, check the manufacturer's
World Wide Web site to obtain any updates available.
then, click OK.
the software menu opens, select the Norton AntiVirus for IBM check box.
software programs that are selected for installation. Click OK to continue with
the installation process, or click Cancel to clear your selections.