
Computer Basics -
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Note: Certain computers are provided with Recovery DVDs instead of the recovery data on the compu-
ter's hard disk drive. In this case, the Recovery DVD Creator program is not required. See page 52 for
information on using the Recovery DVDs.
If your computer was not originally equipped with a DVD writer, and Smart Restore proposes the Create
my Recovery disk option (instead of the Recovery DVD Creator) then you may copy the recovery data
to an external USB hard disk drive.
Please read carefully before using the recovery backup creator:
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The recovery data contains all the programs that were originally supplied with your computer, including
your operating system.
No separate copies of the Windows discs and Microsoft utilities are provided.
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The Recovery DVDs that you create will only contain the software that was originally on the hard disk of
your computer when it left the factory. Your personal files and other software that you have installed will
not be copied.
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This operation takes time. During the whole process, do not shut down the computer or run any other
programs.
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Should a power failure occur while you are creating your recovery disk, please restart the recovery
backup creator
at the earliest opportunity.
If you are creating Recovery DVDs, you will need:
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At least one blank recordable DVD; do not use rewritable DVDs.
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A CD marker pen to label your discs. Do not use stickers on the disc faces.
If you are creating a Recovery Disk, you will need:
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An external USB hard disk drive capable of holding at least 8GB (exact size needed depends on your com-
puter’s configuration).
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Certain external disks are not compatible with the recovery process. Once created, always test the disk to
check compatibility with the recovery process (see page 22).
Creating your Recovery Disk
To create a recovery disk, open
Smart Restore
, select ‘Start’
> All Programs > Packard Bell - Security &
Support > Smart Restore. Select
Create my Recovery DVD
(or in some cases
Create my recovery disk
) then
click on the
Create my Recovery DVD
button to start the process. Throughout the process, you will be
guided by on-screen instructions. Please read them carefully!
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