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Creating recovery media
Note: On the Windows 7 operating system, you can create recovery media using discs or external USB
storage devices.
To create recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start
➙
All Programs
➙
Lenovo
ThinkVantage Tools
➙
Factory Recovery Disks . Then, follow the instructions on the screen.
Using recovery media
Attention: When you use recovery media to restore the hard disk drive to the factory-default state, all the
files currently on the hard disk drive will be deleted. These files will be replaced by the factory-default files.
To use recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following:
1. Depending on the type of your recovery media, connect the boot USB storage device to the computer,
or insert the boot disc into the optical drive.
2. Turn on or restart your computer.
3. When you see the logo screen, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. The Startup Device Menu
window is displayed.
4. Select the desired startup device and press Enter. The restore process begins.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the operation.
Note: After restoring your computer hard disk drive to the factory-default state, you might have to reinstall
device drivers for some devices. See “Reinstalling programs and device drivers” on page 100.
Performing backup and recovery operations
The Rescue and Recovery program enables you to back up all your hard disk drive contents including
the operating system, data files, software programs, and personal settings. You can store the backup at
the following locations:
• The Rescue and Recovery workspace
• The secondary hard disk drive if a secondary hard disk drive is installed in your computer
• An external USB hard disk drive connected to your computer
• A network drive
• Recordable discs (a recordable optical drive is required for this option)
After you have completed the backup operation, you can restore parts or whole of the data on the hard
disk drive.
Performing a backup operation
To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows 7 operating
system, do the following:
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced
Backup and Restore . The Rescue and Recovery program opens.
2. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow.
3. Click Back up your hard drive and select backup operation options. Then, follow the instructions on
the screen to complete the backup operation.
Performing a recovery operation
This section provides the following topics:
• “Performing a recovery operation from Windows 7” on page 99
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