Software Updates and Restorations
Software Guide
8–7
To restore the notebook to a previous date and time when it was
functioning optimally:
1. Select Start > Help and Support > Tools > System Restore.
2. Follow the on-screen directions for restoring the notebook.
Repairing the Operating System
To attempt an operating system repair without deleting your
personal data, use the
Operating System
CD that was shipped
with the notebook:
1. Connect the notebook to external power and turn on the
notebook.
2. Immediately insert the
Operating System
CD into the
notebook.
3. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn off the
notebook.
4. Press the power button again to start the notebook.
5. When prompted, press any key to boot from the CD. After a
few minutes, the Welcome to Setup screen is displayed.
6. Press
enter
to continue. A Licensing Agreement screen is
displayed.
7. Press
F8
to accept the agreement and continue. The Setup
window is displayed.
8. Press
R
to repair the selected Windows installation. The repair
process begins. This process might take 1 to 2 hours to
complete. The notebook restarts in Windows after the process
is complete.
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