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Maintenance and Service Guide
Software Update and Recovery
The application reinstallation process replaces corrupted system
files within the application and reinstalls deleted system files
within the application.
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In most cases: If the application you are reinstalling is still
installed on your computer, the reinstallation process does
not affect your settings within the application.
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In all cases: If an application has been deleted from your
computer, the reinstallation process reinstalls the application
or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your
personal settings.
Reinstalling Applications from the Hard Drive
To reinstall a preloaded application or utility from your hard
drive:
1. Select
Start > All Programs > Software Setup
, and then
follow the instructions on the screen.
2. When you are prompted to select the software you want to
reinstall, select or clear the appropriate check boxes.
Reinstalling Applications from Discs
To reinstall applications from discs:
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive.
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If autorun is enabled, an installation wizard opens.
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If autorun is disabled, select
Start > Run
. Enter
x:\setup.exe
where
x
is your optical drive designation
and then select
OK
.
2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation
instructions on the screen.
3. Restart the computer if prompted.
