Reinstalling Windows Xp; Reinstalling Windows Xp (For Windows Xp, For Supported Models Only) - Samsung NP-P580 User Manual

Reinstalling Windows XP

(For Windows XP, For supported models only)
You can reinstall Windows using the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA when Windows does not work properly. (For
models supplied with a SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA.)
For models supplied with the Samsung Recovery Solution, you can reinstall Windows using the Samsung Recovery
Solution.
These descriptions are for Windows XP and for supported models only.
 A SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA may not be supplied depending on your computer model.
 The SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA is supplied as a CD or DVD depending on your model, and some models are printed as
System Recovery CD.
 To reinstall Windows using SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA, an external-type ODD must be connected before turning the
computer on. The following descriptions assume that an external ODD is connected.
Reinstalling Windows may delete data (files and programs) saved on the hard disk drive. Make sure to backup all important data.
Samsung Electronics shall not be held liable for any loss of data.
Running SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA
Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the CD-
ROM drive.
 Standard Installation
You can change the settings for partitioning, the
installation folder, etc. during the Windows installation.
However, reinstalling Windows may delete the data
on the hard disk drive such as files, programs, etc.
In order to minimize damage from data loss, please
remember to always back up data.
 Quick Installation
This re-installs Windows with the user data and the
system configuration intact. The user data in the
already existing Windows folders may be preserved as
the existing Windows folders are overwritten.
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