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Advanced Options
The Advanced Options menu lets you choose to reinstall only the Windows operating system or
to make changes to Windows Setup.
qualified technician. If you are not completely sure that you want to continue, choose the Cancel
option by pressing Esc or by pressing 3 on your numeric keypad.
Advanced Options are as follows:
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Reinstall Windows Only
This process formats your hard drive and performs a new installation of the Windows
operating system with the minimum settings. All data, including your personal files, are
permanently deleted. Before you begin this process, back up your data files.
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Windows Setup
This process runs Microsoft Windows Setup which reinstalls your operating system.
Tools
The Tools menu includes a series of advanced tools to maintain your hard drive and to check
your Product Recovery CD for potential errors.
technician. If you are not completely sure that you want to continue, choose the Cancel option by
pressing Esc or by pressing 3 on your numeric keypad.
Tools include the following options:
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Edit
Runs the Microsoft MS-DOS editor for writing, editing, and modifying MS-DOS program
files.
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ScanDisk
Runs Microsoft ScanDisk. This program checks your hard drive and helps you fix common
file and disk errors.
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FDisk
Runs the hard disk partition manager utility. Inappropriate use of FDisk can result in an
irreversible loss of all data on the hard drive.
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Format Hard Drive
Performs a quick format of the computer's hard disk. Inappropriate use of the Format
command can result in an irreversible loss of all the data on the hard drive.
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Master CD Check
Checks for errors on the Product Recovery CD. If the Master CD Check reports a Master
CD error, contact NECC Technical Support.
Using the Smart Restore Program
If you have a Windows 98 system, you might have access to a Smart Restore program. Smart
Restore lets you select which applications you wish to (re-)install or remove. When you select to
install applications, Smart Restore does not destroy data on your hard drive, other than replacing
old copies of the application. When you remove an application, Smart Restore removes all the
files of the selected application. Smart Restore also allows you to (re-)install hardware settings.
The Advanced Options are only for use by an advanced PC user or
The Tools options are only for use by an advanced PC user or qualified
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