1. From the Windows desktop, click
Start
➙
All Programs
➙
Lenovo PC Experience
➙
Lenovo Tools
➙
Enhanced Backup and Restore
. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.
2. In the Rescue and Recovery program main window, click the
Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery
arrow.
3. Click the
Restore your system from a backup
icon.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery operation.
For more information about performing a recovery operation from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, see
“Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace” on page 97.
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
The Rescue and Recovery workspace resides in a protected, hidden area of your internal storage drive
that operates independently from the Windows operating system. This enables you to perform recovery
operations even if you cannot start the Windows operating system. You can perform the following recovery
operations from the Rescue and Recovery workspace:
•
Rescue files from your internal storage drive, or from a backup
The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to locate files on your internal storage drive and
transfer them to a network drive or other recordable media, such as a USB device or a disc. This solution
is available even if you did not back up your files or if changes were made to the files since your last
backup operation. You also can rescue individual files from a Rescue and Recovery backup located on
your internal storage drive, a USB device, or a network drive.
•
Restore your internal storage drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup
If you have backed up your internal storage drive using the Rescue and Recovery program, you can
restore the internal storage drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup, even if you cannot start the
Windows operating system.
•
Restore your internal storage drive to the factory default settings
The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to restore the complete contents of your internal
storage drive to the factory default settings. If you have multiple partitions on your internal storage
drive, you have the option to restore the factory default settings to the C: partition and leave the other
partitions intact. Because the Rescue and Recovery workspace operates independently from the
Windows operating system, you can restore the factory default settings even if you cannot start the
Windows operating system.
Attention:
If you restore the internal storage drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or restore the
internal storage drive to the factory default settings, all files on the primary internal-storage-drive partition
(usually drive C:) will be deleted in the recovery process. If possible, make copies of important files. If you
are unable to start the Windows operating system, you can use the rescue files feature of the Rescue and
Recovery workspace to copy files from your internal storage drive to other media.
To start the Rescue and Recovery workspace, do the following:
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key when turning on the computer. When you hear beeps or
see a logo screen, release the F11 key.
3. If you have set a Rescue and Recovery password, type your password when prompted. The Rescue
and Recovery workspace opens after a short delay.
Note:
If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open, see “Solving recovery problems” on page 99.
4. Do one of the following:
• To rescue files from your internal storage drive, or from a backup, click
Rescue files
and follow the
instructions on the screen.
Chapter 8
.
Recovery overview
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