Using Recovery Media; Performing Backup And Recovery Operations - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58e 7268 User Manual

Using recovery media

This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media on different
operating systems.
v To use recovery media on Windows 7 or Windows Vista, do the following:
v To use Product Recovery discs on Windows XP, do the following:

Performing backup and recovery operations

The Rescue and Recovery program enables you to back up all your hard disk drive
contents including the operating system, data files, software programs, and
personal settings. You can designate where the Rescue and Recovery program
stores the backup:
v On a protected area of your hard disk drive
v On a secondary hard disk drive installed in your computer
v On an attached external USB hard disk drive
v On a network drive
v On recordable CDs or DVDs (a recordable CD or DVD drive is required for this
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Attention: When you use recovery media to restore the computer to the factory
default settings on Windows 7 or Windows Vista, all the files currently on the
system drive or the hard disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory
default settings.
1. Depending on the type of your recovery media, connect your boot medium
(memory key or USB hard disk drive) to your computer, or insert the boot
disc into your CD or DVD drive.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer.
When the Startup Device Menu window opens, release the F12 key.
4. Depending on the type of your recovery media, select the proper startup
device and press Enter. After a short delay, the Product Recovery program
opens.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
After restoring the computer to the factory default settings, you might have
to reinstall some software programs or device drivers. See "Installing or
reinstalling device drivers" on page 47 for details.
Attention: When you use Product Recovery discs to restore the computer to
the factory default settings on Windows XP, all the files currently on the hard
disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory default settings. During
the restore process, you will be given the option to save one or more files
currently on the hard disk drive to other media before the data is deleted.
1. Insert the boot disc into your CD or DVD drive.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer.
When the Startup Device Menu window opens, release the F12 key.
4. Select the CD or DVD drive as the startup device and press Enter. After a
short delay, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.
5. From the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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