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Wait 10 seconds then turn the computer back on.
4
The system starts to read the CD automatically and you are asked to wait.
5
Click
Next
in the window that appears.
6
Read the introduction and click
Next
.
You can now choose the nature of the recovery.
* If your system is severely damaged and you can no longer access Windows
®
, you will have to turn off the computer by pressing the
power button for longer than four seconds. Wait for ten seconds before pressing the button again to turn the power on.
Recovering the system without changing partition sizes
To completely restore the original software, drivers and settings on your computer without changing the
partition sizes, choose the first option and apply a Default System Drive Recovery. Performing this recovery
means that you will lose all the data stored on your C: drive, but data on your D: drive will remain.
You should allow one hour for the recovery process.
To perform the Default System Drive Recovery, proceed as follows:
1
Select the button next to
Default System Drive Recovery (Recommended)
.
2
Click
Next
.
You are asked if you are sure you want to recover the system.
3
To start the procedure, click
Next
.
4
Click
Yes
to confirm.
The recovery process starts.
5
When asked to do so, remove the CD and insert the next one.
6
When the process is finished, click
OK
.
7
Click
Next
in the window that appears.
