Sony VGN-SZ3XRP - Manual (Page 15)

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Completing the recovery process
After you perform a system recovery, you must complete the process by installing all the
bundled applications.
Once you restart your computer after recovering it, you will be guided through the Windows
setup. After Windows launches, a window appears prompting you to complete the recovery
by installing applications.
You should allow some ten minutes for the recovery process.
To complete the recovery
1 When you are prompted to install the applications, click OK.
2 If applicable, insert the disc as instructed.
3 Click OK to complete the recovery.
The progress window appears and the system installs all the bundled applications
automatically.
Do not touch the computer until the installation is complete.
When the installation is complete, a message appears.
4 Click OK to close the window and restart the computer.
Your computer is returned to its original state at purchase.
If you do not click OK;
❑
your system will not be in the same complete state as it was at purchase, and therefore
not under full guarantee.
❑ you will see this window each time you restart your computer until you proceed with
the application recovery.
Making your own recovery discs
(Recovery Media Kit)
Each time you log on to Windows, you will see a reminder popup about creating your own
recovery discs. This message will continue to appear until you follow the Create Recovery
Media Kit procedure or until you right-click on the message and select Do not remind me
again.
Making a backup of the recovery files can prove vital to the smooth operation of your
computer. Read the sections about making a recovery, then you will realize what it means
to have all of these recovery tools on your own discs for future use.
Before you start, make sure of the following:
❑
Your computer is running on AC power only and all peripherals are disconnected.
❑ Your internet connection is not open.
❑ Virus protection software is disabled.
❑ No other programs are running.
❑ All screen savers are deactivated.
To do this, right-click the desktop and select Properties. On the Screen Saver tab,
make sure None is selected in the drop-down list.
❑ You have 2 blank DVD-R/DVD+Rs or a DVD+R DL.
❑ You have a permanent marker pen at hand to label the discs as soon as they are made.
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