Sony VAIO PCG-NVR Series Quick Start Manual page 37

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If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-
SONY-PC.
Using the System Recovery CD(s)
The System Recovery CD(s) enables you to format your hard disk drive and
restores all original software programs. Your computer is returned to the original
factory settings.
The System Recovery process removes all software that you may have
installed since you started using your computer. Reinstall any software
programs that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.
You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system and
software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are
erased. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. If
you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual device
driver or software title may correct the problem. Use the Application Recovery
CD(s) to reinstall individual programs and to reinstall device drivers. See "Using
the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information.
The System Recovery CD(s) contains a backup copy of all the software
originally installed on your hard disk drive. It can be used only to recover the
hard disk of the computer you purchased.
System Recovery options
❑ Default System Drive Recovery — All data on Drive C is deleted. The
factory default settings and software programs are restored on this drive
only.
Change Partition Size — All partitions, custom installations, and changes
❑
are removed from the hard disk drive. You can set the partition sizes for both
the Drive C and Drive D. The original, preinstalled operating system and
software programs are restored.
Recovery to Original Factory Defaults — All data and partitions are
❑
removed from the hard disk drive. All original factory settings, operating
system, and preinstalled software are restored.
Using Your Recovery CDs
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