Sony VGX-XL2 User Guide (Computer Component) User Manual page 132

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.
If required, your computer restarts and displays the screen Restore C: Drive
(Step 2 of 4). A time bar displays showing the progress of the first part of the
C: drive recovery.
Note - If you started your computer from the recovery discs, a message may
display requesting that you insert additional recovery discs. When complete,
you are asked to remove the disc and insert disc 1.
SAME
message displays asking you to remove the disc. Click
The computer restarts and displays the Restore C: Drive (Step 3 of 4) screen.
This screen displays the progress of the last part of restoring the C: Drive to
its original factory configuration, and the individual install screens of each
software program as it is installed.
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- 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.
DISC. Click OK. The program continues and prepares to restart. A
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