Sony VGN-AW31M/H Troubleshooting Manual page 21

To use the restore point for restoring system files
If you can start Windows, follow these steps:
1
Follow the steps 1 to 4 in "To create a restore point manually" on
page 20.
2
Click System Restore on the System Protection tab in the System
Properties window.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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 Windows Boot Manager is displayed.
If you have not yet created the recovery discs, follow these steps:
1
Turn on your computer.
2
Press the F8 key when the VAIO logo appears.
3
Make sure the option to repair the computer, which is listed on the top of the boot
option window, is selected, and then press the Enter key.
4
Skip the following step 2 and go to step 3.
2
Press the
Enter key.
3
Select a keyboard layout and click Next.
If you are using BitLocker Drive Encryption on models with Windows Vista Ultimate,
the BitLocker Drive Encryption Recovery window may appear. Follow the on-screen
instructions to disable BitLocker Drive Encryption temporarily.
If you have displayed the System Recovery Options window by pressing the F8 key,
select the user name and enter the password, and then skip the following step 4 and
go to step 5.
4
Select an operating system and click Next.
5
Select System Restore.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions.
M or m key to select Repair Windows Vista and press the
Before using your computer
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