Recovery Information; Recovery Information For Windows 7; Recovery Information For Windows 10 - Lenovo FM 300s Hardware Maintenance Manual

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to use the diagnostic program.

Recovery information

This section provides instructions about how to recover your operating system.
Note: If a device does not work normally after recovering the operating system, update the device driver.
See "Keeping your computer current" on page 50.

Recovery information for Windows 7

To recover your Windows 7 operating system, use the following solutions:
• Use Windows recovery solutions.
– Use System Restore to restore system files and settings to an earlier point.
1. Click the Start button to open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel. View Control Panel using Large icons or Small icons, and then click
Recovery ➙ Open System Restore.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
– Use the Windows recovery environment by doing one of the following:
– After several consecutive failed boot attempts, the Windows recovery environment might start
automatically. Follow the instructions on the screen to choose the appropriate recovery solution.
– Turn on or restart your computer. Then, repeatedly press and release the F8 key until the Advanced
Boot Options window opens. Select Repair Your Computer, press Enter, and follow the instructions
on the screen to choose the appropriate recovery solution.
Note: For some keyboards, you might need to press Fn+F8 to open the Advanced Boot Options
window.
• Use the Lenovo Rescue System program to restore the storage drive from a backup, or restore the C
drive to the factory-default settings.
Note: If you use the Lenovo Rescue System program to restore the storage drive from a backup, ensure
that you backed up your data earlier with the program.
To use the Lenovo Rescue System program, do one of the following:
– Open the Lenovo Rescue System program. See "Accessing a program on your computer" on page 38.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
– Turn on or restart your computer. Then, repeatedly press and release the F2 key until the Lenovo
Rescue System program opens. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: For some keyboards, you might need to press Fn+F2 to open the Lenovo Rescue System
program.
• Use the recovery disc set provided by Lenovo to restore the entire storage drive to the factory-default
settings.
– If your computer comes with the recovery disc set, follow the instructions shipped with the disc set.
– If your computer does not come with the recovery disc set, contact the Lenovo Customer Support
Center to order a recovery disc set. See "Calling for service" on page 112.

Recovery information for Windows 10

To recover your Windows 10 operating system, use the following solutions:
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