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21.1. System recovery with PowerRecover (optional)
In the event of problems with the installation or other software problems which
make it necessary to reinstall the software, Windows® offers three options for
reinstalling Windows® on your notebook.
First ensure that you have backed up all important data and programs.
21.1.1. Start System Restore
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Restart the device and press the F11 button during the boot process to start
PowerRecover
.
or
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Click on the
PowerRecover
app in the Start menu to start the program.
You will be offered the following options:
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Create driver and tool rescue media
The drivers and tools will be saved to a storage medium.
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Create driver and tool rescue media
Create a support disc
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Create driver and tool rescue USB disk
Create a support USB storage medium
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Update your PC, without damaging your data
Updates the device with the help of the Windows recovery options.
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Keep my files
All apps and settings will be deleted, while personal data will be retained.
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Remove everything
All data, apps and settings will be deleted.
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Restore
The device will be restarted and reset to the factory settings.
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Reset to HDD - user data not saved
All data on the device will be permanently deleted.
The factory settings will be restored.
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Reset to HDD - user data saved
The factory settings will be restored and all user data under
C:\USERS
will be
backed up.
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Click on
Next
and follow the on-screen instructions to restore the factory
settings.
If your system does not start the PowerRecover program when the
F11
button is pressed then it uses the Windows Recovery options; in this
case, read the information in the chapter “System restore with Windows
Recovery Options”.