eMachines H3120 User Manual page 135

CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software
The Full System Restore option deletes all
files on your hard drive except the restore
files. Make sure that you back up all
personal data files before continuing this
Important
After you restore your system, it will
appear with the same files and programs
it had when it shipped from the factory.
You still need to download Windows
updates and antivirus updates to bring
your computer's software up to date.
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If you can still run Windows, click Start, All Programs, System Recovery,
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System Recovery, then click Yes. Your computer restarts, then the System
Recovery program starts.
- OR -
Turn on or restart your computer and press F11 while your computer is
starting.
Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted. The System
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Recovery program starts.
Click a system recovery option:
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■
Caution
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process.
Click Next. The System Restore - Format and Recover dialog box opens.
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Click Yes. Files are restored to your hard drive. When file recovery has
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finished, the System Restore dialog box opens.
Click Restart. Your computer restarts, and Windows finishes its setup and
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installation.
Reconnect your Internet cable and all USB peripheral devices. You are
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done.
Full System Restore (Destructive) reformats the hard drive and
restores the system software as it was when you purchased your
computer. This process deletes your data files.
Full System Restore (with Backup) (recommended) moves the
contents of the hard drive to the C:\My Backup folder and installs
a new copy of Windows XP. This option saves your existing data
files, but all programs must be reinstalled and the program settings
reconfigured. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to use this
restore option.
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