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If necessary, you can exit the program before you have
finished creating the recovery discs. The next time you open
Recovery Manager, you will be prompted to continue the disc
creation process.
To create a set of recovery discs:
1. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager >
Recovery Manager.
Recovery Manager opens.
2. Click Advanced Options.
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If you are operating the computer on battery power, you will be
prompted to connect to AC power before you can go to the next
step.
3. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Reinstalling Software Programs and Drivers
If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally
erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you to reinstall
it.
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Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled
from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded
from the manufacturer's Web site.
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Before reinstalling the program, be sure it is fully uninstalled.
Recovery Manager replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls
deleted system files within the program.
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In most cases, if the program you are reinstalling is still on
your computer, the reinstallation process does not affect your
personal settings.
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