eMachines W3650, Reference Manual

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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
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Recovering your system from the hard drive
To recover your system from the hard drive:
1
Remove all CDs and DVDs from the disc drives,
disconnect all USB devices except the keyboard and
mouse, then disconnect your Internet cable.
2
If you can still run Windows, click Start, All Programs,
System Recovery, System Recovery, then click Yes.
Your computer restarts, then the System Recovery
program starts.
- OR -
Turn on or restart your computer and press F11 while
your computer is starting.
3
Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when
prompted. The System Recovery program starts.
4
Click a system recovery option:
Caution
Because of virus and spyware activity on the Internet, you should
disconnect all Internet connections before recovering your system. After
you recover your system, you can reinstall antivirus and firewall software,
then re-enable the Internet connection to update antivirus definitions
and install Windows Updates.
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