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Recovery information
This section provides instructions about how to recover your operating system.
Note: If a device does not work normally after recovering the operating system, update the device driver.
See “Keeping your computer current” on page 54.
Recovery information for Windows 7
To recover your Windows 7 operating system, use the following solutions:
• Use Windows recovery solutions.
– Use System Restore to restore system files and settings to an earlier point.
1. Click the Start button to open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel . View Control Panel using Large icons or Small icons, and then click
Recovery ➙ Open System Restore .
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
– Use the Windows recovery environment by doing one of the following:
– After several consecutive failed boot attempts, the Windows recovery environment might start
automatically. Follow the instructions on the screen to choose the appropriate recovery solution.
– Turn on or restart your computer. Then, repeatedly press and release the F8 key until the Advanced
Boot Options window opens. Select Repair Your Computer , press Enter, and follow the instructions
on the screen to choose the appropriate recovery solution.
Note: For some keyboards, you might need to press Fn+F8 to open the Advanced Boot Options
window.
• Use the Lenovo Rescue System program to restore the storage drive from a backup, or restore the C
drive to the factory-default settings.
Note: If you use the Lenovo Rescue System program to restore the storage drive from a backup, ensure
that you backed up your data earlier with the program.
To use the Lenovo Rescue System program, do one of the following:
– Open the Lenovo Rescue System program. See “Accessing a program on your computer” on page 39.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
– Turn on or restart your computer. Then, repeatedly press and release the F2 key until the Lenovo
Rescue System program opens. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: For some keyboards, you might need to press Fn+F2 to open the Lenovo Rescue System
program.
• Use the recovery disc set provided by Lenovo to restore the entire storage drive to the factory-default
settings.
– If your computer comes with the recovery disc set, follow the instructions shipped with the disc set.
– If your computer does not come with the recovery disc set, contact the Lenovo Customer Support
Center to order a recovery disc set. See “Calling for service” on page 116.
Recovery information for Windows 10
To recover your Windows 10 operating system, use the following solutions:
• Use Windows recovery solutions.
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