7.5.6
Restoring the delivery state
You can restore the original software using the Restore DVD. The DVD contains the
necessary images and tools for transferring the software to the hard disk drive or SSD of
your device.
The following options are available for restoring the delivery state:
● Restore the entire hard disk/SSD with drives C and D
● Restore drive C
Back-up authorization or license key
● Check whether you can back-up your authorization or license key from the drive and
● If backup is not possible, please contact Customer Support. There you can obtain
SIMATIC IPC547E
Operating Instructions, 09/2013, A5E32317120-AA
This means data stored on drive D are retained.
perform this procedure if possible.
information necessary for corresponding software authorization.
NOTICE
Risk of data loss
If "Restore system partition only" is set all data on drive C: (system partition) will be
deleted. All data, user settings and all authorizations or license keys on drive C: are lost!
All data on drive C: will be completely deleted, reformatted and overwritten with the
original factory software.
If "Restore entire drive" is set ALL data, user settings, authorizations or license keys will
be lost on the entire drive.
Device maintenance and repair
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