Sony VGN-AR61E Troubleshooting Manual page 27

If you cannot start Windows, follow these steps:
1 Insert a recovery disc to the drive while the computer is on, turn off your
computer, and turn on the computer again.
The System Recovery Options window appears.
You can also display the System Recovery Options window without using recovery discs.
To display the window, follow these steps:
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Press the F8 key when the VAIO logo appears.
3 Make sure the option to restore the computer, which is listed on the top of the boot
option window, is selected, then press the Enter key.
4 Select a keyboard layout and click Next.
5 Select a user name and enter the password.
Skip the following steps 2 to 3.
2 Select a keyboard layout and click Next.
3 Select an operating system and click Next.
4 Select System Restore.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Before using your computer
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