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backup operation. You also can rescue individual files from a Rescue and
Recovery backup located on your local hard disk, a USB device, or a
network drive.
v Restore your hard disk from a Rescue and Recovery backup: Once you
perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program, you
can perform restore operations from the Rescue and Recovery workspace,
even if you cannot start the Windows operating system.
v Restore your hard disk to the factory contents: The Rescue and Recovery
workspace enables you to restore the complete contents of your hard disk to
the same state as it was when originally shipped from the factory. If you
have multiple partitions on your hard disk, you have the option to restore
the factory contents to the primary hard disk partition (usually drive C) and
leave the other partitions intact. Because the Rescue and Recovery
workspace operates independently from the Windows operating system, you
can restore the factory contents even if you cannot start Windows.
Attention: If you restore the hard disk from a Rescue and Recovery backup
or restore the hard disk to the factory contents, all files on the primary hard
disk partition (usually drive C) will be deleted in the recovery process. If
possible, make copies of important files. If you are unable to start Windows,
you can use the Rescue files feature in the Rescue and Recovery workspace to
copy files from your hard disk to other media.
To start the Rescue and Recovery workspace, do the following:
1. Turn off your computer for at least 5 seconds.
2. While turning on your computer, repeatedly press and release the F11 or
Enter key to enter the Rescue and Recovery workspace.
3. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, stop pressing and releasing the
F11 or Enter key.
4. If you set a Rescue and Recovery password, type your password when
prompted. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens after a short delay.
Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open, see "Solving
recovery problems" on page 15.
5. Do one of the of the following:
v To rescue files from your hard disk or from a backup, click Rescue files
and follow the instructions on the screen.
v To restore your hard disk from a Rescue and Recovery backup, click
Restore your system and follow the instructions on the screen.
v To restore your hard disk to the factory contents, click Restore your
system (or Restore factory contents for some models) and follow the
instructions on the screen.
v For information about other features of the Rescue and Recovery
workspace, click Help.
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