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Backing up and restoring your data
Backing up your data is extremely important. If you do not back up your data, you will
lose various data stored on your built-in storage device, such as documents or
pictures, due to unexpected events or computer viruses. It is strongly recommended
that you back up your data on a daily basis.
Options for backing up and restoring your data
A
Backing up and restoring your data using the Windows feature
You can back up your data to a CD, DVD, or removal media, such as an
external hard disk drive and restore the data using the Windows feature.
B
Backing up and restoring your data when you cannot start
Windows
When you cannot start Windows, back up your data with
Rescue Data
software, and restore the data with
VAIO Data Restore Tool
software.
C
Backing up and restoring your data using a restore point
The restore point can save a snapshot of system files on your computer at a
specific time.
If you install new software and the system becomes unstable, for example,
you can return your computer to the restore point without losing your data.
The Windows system automatically creates restore points.
However, it is recommended that you create the restore point manually before
installing software or a software driver on your computer.
D
Restoring the preinstalled software/drivers
When the preinstalled software or software drivers do not work normally, you
can restore them to the factory default settings with the
Reinstall Programs
or Drivers
program.
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