Sony VGN-SZ3XRP - Manual (Page 13)

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9 Now follow the instructions in “Completing the recovery process” on page 13.
On selected models only, selecting the entire hard disk drive to be your C drive in step 5 will
disable Instant Mode.
When using recovery discs: if you do not remove the disc before clicking Restart, the system
recovery will start again.
Restoring the recovery partition
If you choose the option of deleting the recovery partition after making your own recovery
discs, it can be restored.
You may want to restore it if, for example, you are travelling and do not want to carry the
discs round with you. Having the recovery partition as an insurance if your system crashes
could prove vital.
You will lose all the data on your hard disk drive through this process.
To restore the recovery partition
1 Start the Recovery Wizard as described in “Launching a system recovery from your
own Recovery Media Kit” on page 7.
2 Click Next, then read and accept the Sony End User License Agreement in the next
screen.
3 Read the Notes on Recovery and click Next.
The Recovery Menu appears.
4 Choose Complete Recovery and click Next.
5 Read the summary of the recovery process about to be performed and click Start to
begin the process.
6 Click Yes to confirm then follow the on-screen instructions.
You can see the progress as the installation is carried out.
7 When the process is finished, remove the disc, click OK, and then click Restart in the
progress window.
Your system is restored to its initial settings and reboots automatically.
You are guided through the Windows setup.
8 Now follow the instructions in “Completing the recovery process” on page 13.
The recovery partition is now back in place and you will be able to perform a system
recovery from the hard disk drive.
When using recovery discs: if you do not remove the disc before clicking Restart, the system
recovery will start again.
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