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Full System Restore (Destructive) reformats the
hard drive and restores the system software as it was
when you purchased your computer. This process
deletes your data files.
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Full System Restore (with Backup)
(recommended) moves the contents of the hard
drive to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new
copy of Windows XP. This option saves your existing
data files, but all programs must be reinstalled and
the program settings reconfigured. You need at least
4 GB of hard drive space to use this restore option.
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Click Next. The System Restore - Format and Recover
dialog box opens.
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Click Yes. Files are restored to your hard drive. When file
recovery has finished, the System Restore dialog box
opens.
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Click Restart. Your computer restarts, and Windows
finishes its setup and installation.
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Reconnect your Internet cable and all USB peripheral
devices. You are done.
Telephone support
Before calling Customer Care
If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow
these recommendations before contacting Customer Care:
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Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to
a grounded AC power outlet that is supplying power. If
you use a surge protector, make sure that it is turned on.
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If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does
not appear to work, make sure that all cables are
plugged in securely.
Caution
The Full System Restore option deletes all files on your hard drive
except the restore files. Make sure that you back up all personal data files
before continuing this process.
Important
After you restore your system, it will appear with the same files
and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. You still need to
download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your
computer’s software up to date.
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