System Recovery Options; Copying Driver And Application Recovery Files - eMachines T3104 - 256 MB RAM User Manual

CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software

System recovery options

Copying driver and application recovery files

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Most computer problems can be solved by following the information in
"Troubleshooting" on page 175
involve re-installing some or all of the computer's software (also called
recovering or restoring your system). eMachines provides everything you need
to recover your system under most conditions. A backup copy of your operating
system is provided on a CD or DVD, and a backup copy of your factory-installed
drivers and applications is saved on a hidden area of your hard drive.
We recommend that you make a backup of your factory-installed software as
soon as you get your new eMachines system.
"Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 130
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to record ("burn") the Drivers and Applications Recovery discs. Using a
recovery disc that you have recorded is only one of several ways you can
restore your system to working order. Recovery discs let you recover your
device drivers and software that came pre-installed on your computer.
If you are still having problems even after you follow troubleshooting steps, you
can use Microsoft System Restore to roll back your system to a previous
condition when drivers and programs worked correctly.
"Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 136
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describes how to return your system to a previous working condition.
If you are still experiencing problems, you may need to reinstall specific
software, such as a device driver.
"Recovering specific files and software" on page 135
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install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers.
Finally, in order to recover your system you may need to reinstall everything,
including the operating system, so your computer has its original factory
settings.
"Recovering your system from the hard drive" on page 137
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completely reinstall the original factory software.
Your computer's hard drive contains everything you need to completely restore
your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can
also restore device drivers or programs by using Drivers and Applications
Recovery discs, which you create. You can immediately create the recovery discs
(recommended), or you can wait until later.
For more information on creating recovery discs, see
on page 131.
For more information on using your network to store and create recovery discs,
see:
"Copying driver and application recovery files to a network" on page 132
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"Creating discs from recovery files on a network" on page 133
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or at eMachines.com. Problem-solving may also
"Creating recovery discs"
www.emachines.com
tells you how
describes how to
tells how to