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Recovering from system recovery DVDs
Note
: This section may not apply to your model.
Your computer comes with system recovery DVDs, but does not contain
an optical disc drive (ODD). Obtain an external ODD and complete the
following steps to recover your computer to factory conditions:
1. Shutdown the computer completely by pressing and holding the power
button for more than 4 seconds or by tapping the
Settings
charm
>
Change PC settings
>
General
. Under "Advanced startup", tap
Restart
now
. The "Choose an option" screen displays. Tap
Turn off your PC
.
2. Connect the ODD to your computer.
3. Enter the computer’s BIOS - press and hold the Windows button before
pressing the power button (release both buttons after pressing the
power button).
4. Select the
Boot
option in the left pane.
5. Under "Boot priority order", move
EFI DVD/CDROM
to the number one
position using the provided instructions.
6. Select
Exit
in the left pane and select
Exit Saving Changes
on the right
side.
• Insert the DVD labeled "System DVD" and follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the recovery process.
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