Erasing Everything On Your Hard Disk; Erasing All Of Your Data On Your Hard Disk With Wipe And Erase Data - Sony VGN-AW31M/H Troubleshooting Manual

Erasing everything on your hard disk

It is strongly recommended to erase all the data on your hard disk before you
dispose of your computer or give it to others.
Erasing all of your data on your hard disk with
Wipe and Erase Data
Use the Wipe and Erase Data software to wipe out your data on your hard
disk. The erased data cannot be restored.
You need recovery discs to use this software. Create the recovery discs if you have not
yet created.
For instructions on how to create the recovery discs, see "To create recovery discs"
on page 15.
The erasing process automatically stops and your computer restarts if the process has
not completed within 71 hours. The process will resume after the computer restarts.
Be sure to connect and use the power cord or the AC adapter to power your computer
when using this software.
1
Make backup copies of your valuable files.
Make a backup copy of your data using the Back Up Files wizard if you can start
Windows.
Make a backup copy of your data with the Rescue Data software if you cannot start
Windows. You can launch this software with recovery discs.
2
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 using an external optical disc drive (not supplied), turn on the computer and press
the F11 key several times.
3
Press the
press the Enter key.
4
Select Wipe and Erase Data and click Start.
5
Follow the on-screen instructions.
M or m key to select Start VAIO Recovery Center and
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