Sony VAIO PCV-RX490TV - Manual (Page 95)

Using the System Recovery CD(s)
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Using the System Recovery CD(s)
You can reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your
computer if they become corrupted or are erased. You may not need to recover
the entire contents of your hard drive. If you experience a problem with your
computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the
problem.
Full Restore with Format
The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and then restores all
the original software.
To use the System Recovery CD(s)
1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-RW drive.
2 Shut down your computer.
3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer.
4 Type the letter “O” to signify you have read and accepted the Microsoft End-
User License Agreement.
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See “Using the Application Recovery CD(s)” for more information on reinstalling
individual applications.
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See “Using the Driver Recovery CD” for more information on reinstalling individual
drivers.
You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have
created since you started to use your computer. You must reinstall any
applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.
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You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System
Recovery CD(s).
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The System Recovery utility boots from the DVD-RW drive. It must be in the drive
when you turn on the computer.