Reinstalling Windows (Optional) - Samsung DP300A2A-A01US User Manual

Reinstalling Windows
You can reinstall Windows using the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA
for Windows when Windows is no longer working properly.
(For models supplied with a SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA.)
These descriptions are for Windows 7/8 and Windows Vista and for
supported models only.
SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA may not be supplied
• A
depending on your computer model.
• If you cannot start Windows, or if you want to delete
all existing data and reinstall Windows, install Windows
according to the descriptions in [Reinstalling when
Windows does not start].
• Some pictures may differ from actual product.
• These descriptions may differ depending on the operating
system.
• Reinstalling Windows may delete data (files and programs)
saved on the hard disk drive.
• Make sure to backup all important data. Samsung
Electronics shall not be held liable for any loss of data.
(Optional)
Reinstalling in Windows
1
Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the DVD drive.
2
If the Select Windows Installation window appears, click
Install Now. When the Select Update window appears, click
on the relevant item.
Go online to get the latest updates for
• If you select
installation in the Select Update window, the latest
updates are installed and Step 4 follows. At this time, the
computer must be connected to the Internet.
• For Windows 7/8, the screen asking for the operating
system to be installed may appear depending on the
version. If you click the Next button, the screen of Step
3appears.
3
If the User Agreement screen appears, select I accept the
license terms and then click Next.
For Windows 7/8, this screen may not appear depending on
the version.
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