Sony VAIO VGX-XL1 User Manual page 121

If there are no active installation windows, click
applications or drivers, or if all recoveries are complete, click
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VAIO
Note: After the recovery of any application or driver, you must restart your
computer to update system and program files. Select Restart now to
automatically restart your computer.
This completes the VAIO Recovery option of Reinstall Applications or Drivers.
Restore C: Drive
The Restore C: Drive option restores the C: drive to its original factory
condition. This includes all factory installed software. The time to complete the
restore can take up to an hour depending on the amount of software being
restored and the speed of your computer.
WARNING
software installed on the C: drive after the computer was purchased.
The Restore C: Drive screen provides a link to Reinstall Applications or
Drivers, which you can use for attempting to solve issues using a less
invasive solution.
Note - The link to Reinstall Applications of Drivers, located on the Restore C:
Drive screen, will only be available if you restart your computer from
Windows.
Before performing any restore or recovery options, go to the Sony online
support Web site at
specific support page. Look for software driver updates, or check for
knowledge base solutions that may help solve your computer's problems.
To access Restore C: Drive
1 Start the VAIO
2 From the VAIO
3 Read the on-screen information (Step 1 of 4), then select the
check box. The
4 Click Next.
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Recovery.
- Restore C: Drive deletes all personal files and settings, and any
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Recovery program. See Start VAIO Recovery on page 3.
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Recovery menu screen, click Restore C: Drive.
Next button will be unavailable until the check box is selected.
Back to recover additional
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