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VAIO® User Guide
the computer will offer you the option to reformat the drive into a single
partition.
! If you choose the Full Restore with Format option, your hard disk will be
formatted, which removes all the information on the hard disk drive. You will lose
any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you
started to use your computer. You must reinstall any applications that were not
included with the computer when you purchased it.
To use the System Recovery CD(s)
You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System
Recovery CD(s).
1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-RW drive.
The System Recovery utility boots from the CD-RW drive. It must be in the drive when
you turn on the computer.
2 Shut down your computer.
3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer.
4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End-User
License Agreement.
5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the recovery process.
Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs. If you have two System
Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. You are
prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been
installed.
The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete.
After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may be prompted
to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. Insert the
Application Recovery CD(s) to complete full recovery of your system.
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