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Using the product recovery CD-ROMs
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Applying a system recovery means that you will lose all your data stored on your C: drive (and your D: drive if you modify partition settings).
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Make sure that your computer is connected to AC (not to batteries) before you attempt a system recovery.
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When the recovery is performed, you must remove the recovery CD-ROM from the drive before restarting the computer. If the CD-ROM is still in the
drive, you will restart a recovery process.
Performing a standard system recovery
To perform a standard system recovery, proceed as follows:
1
Take the system recovery CD-ROM.
2
Turn on your computer (using AC power only) and insert the system recovery CD-ROM in the CD-ROM
drive.
3
Shut down your computer (
Start/Turn Off Computer/Turn Off
).
4
Wait ten seconds.
5
Turn your computer back on.
6
On the first screen that appears, press
S
(Standard)
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The system recovery CD screen appears, asking you if you are really sure you want to continue.
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Click
Y
(Yes)
.
8
You will be asked again whether you are really sure to continue.
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Confirm.
Performing an advanced system recovery
To perform an advanced system recovery, proceed as follows:
1
Take the system recovery CD-ROM.
2
Turn on your computer (using AC power only) and insert the system recovery CD-ROM in the optical
drive.
