General Information
Operating System Restore
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Checking/Installing Adobe
®
Reader
To print the Vehicle System Report, Adobe Reader must be installed.
To check if you have Adobe Reader installed:
1.
Check if the Adobe Reader shortcut icon is on the desktop, or
2.
Select the Windows icon on the desktop (lower left).
3.
Select
All Programs
from the menu.
Adobe Reader should appear near the top of the list (depending on what other
software you have installed).
To install Adobe Reader:
1.
Visit:
adobe.com
, or
get.adobe.com/reader/
2.
Follow the instructions to download and install the free version of Adobe
Reader for Windows.
NOTE
Deselect any options such as “Install Acrobat Reader Chrome Extension”, or
install optional security, etc. Only Adobe Reader is needed.
1.7 Operating System Restore
Snap-on System Restore is a program that allows you restore the diagnostic tool
operating system software to the original factory setup, in the event of a failure.
Running the program replaces all “C” drive files with the original factory files and
settings.
It is important to understand that ALL files on the “C” drive will be deleted when
performing a restore. Performing a restore will restore the Windows operating
system to the original factory setup, however the ShopStream Diagnostic Suite will
be restored to the same version that was installed at the time the restore was
performed.
IMPORTANT
Transfer all files (e.g. personal files) off of the “C” drive that you wish to
retain BEFORE performing the system restore, as all files on the “C”
drive will be deleted. To backup saved files created in the ShopStream
Diagnostic Suite (e.g. engine data, scope recordings, or image files) see
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To restore the operating system
1.
Turn on the diagnostic tool.
2.
During boot-up wait for the “Press the “S” button to run Snap-on System
Restore.” message to display, then Press the
Shortcut (S)
button.
A progress indicator displays while the program loads.
3.
Select
OK
from the confirmation message.
A progress indicator displays while the files are being restored.
4.
Select
OK
from the confirmation message.
The diagnostic tool shuts down, then reboots and the system recovery portion
of the operation begins. Follow any on-screen prompts.
The diagnostic tool shuts down and reboots a second time. When the Home
screen displays, the procedure is complete and the diagnostic tool is ready for
use.
