System Recovery
from the Windows
7 Start Menu
CAUTION:
System Recovery deletes all data and programs you created or installed.
Back up any important data to a removable disc or USB flash drive.
If the computer is working and Windows 7 is responding, use these steps to perform a
System Recovery
.
1.
Turn off the computer.
2.
Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer except the monitor, keyboard,
and mouse.
3.
Turn on the computer.
4.
Click
Start
, click
All Programs
, click
Recovery Manager
, and then click
Recovery
Manager
. If prompted, click
Yes
to allow the program to continue.
5.
Under
I need help immediately
, click
System Recovery
.
6.
Select
Yes
, and then click
Next
. Your computer restarts.
NOTE:
If your system does
not
detect a recovery partition, it prompts you to insert
recovery media. Insert the disc or USB flash drive, select
Yes
, and then click
Next
to
restart the computer and run Recovery Manager from the recovery disc or USB flash
drive. If using discs, insert the next system-recovery disc when prompted.
7.
When the computer restarts, you see the Recovery Manager welcome screen again.
Under
I need help immediately
, select
System Recovery
. If you are prompted to
back up your files, and you have not done so, select
Back up your files first
(recommended)
, and then click
Next
. Otherwise, select
Recover without backing
up your files
, and then click
Next
.
8.
System Recovery begins. After System Recovery is complete, click
Finish
to restart
the computer.
9.
Complete the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop.
10.
Turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn the computer back
on.
ENWW
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