Sony PCG-GRX500 VAIO User Manual page 132

The recovery process takes from 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 to automatically complete recovery of your system.
Updating the task tray (Windows 2000)
In the event that a system recovery is necessary, do the following to optimize your notebook's performance:
1. Right-click the Adaptec Create CD icon in the task tray. The Task tray properties menu appears.
2.
Select Disable Adaptec Create CD. A dialog box appears, prompting you to confirm the setting.
3.
Click Yes.
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