Using the product recovery CD-ROMs
Performing an advanced system recovery
To perform an advanced system recovery, proceed as follows:
1
Take the system recovery CD-ROM.
2
Turn on your computer (using AC power only) and insert the system recovery CD-ROM in the optical
drive.
3
Shut down your computer.
4
Wait ten seconds.
5
Turn your computer back on.
6
On the first screen that appears, press A (Advanced).
The system recovery CD screen appears, asking you if you want to change the partitions on your hard
disk.
At this stage 3 options are available.
❑
Recovering the system without changing partitions.
❑
Recovering the system with modified partition sizes.
❑
Aborting the recovery process.
Recovering the system without changing partitions
To recover the system without changing partitions, proceed as follows:
1
Press C to keep your current partitions.
This is the recommended option if you do not need to modify the partition sizes and if you want to
restore your C: drive while keeping the data on your D: drive untouched.
2
Press G to proceed with the system recovery.
3
Select the file system you want to use: FAT32 or NTFS.
4
Follow the instructions on the screen.
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