Sony PCG-R505ES - Manual (Page 187)

Using Your Recovery CDs
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Using the System Recovery CD(s)
The System Recovery CD(s) enables you to format your hard disk drive and
restores all original software applications. Your computer is returned to the
original factory settings.
You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system and
software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are
erased. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. If
you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual device
driver or software title may correct the problem. Use the Application Recovery
CD(s) to reinstall individual applications and to reinstall device drivers. See
“Using the Application Recovery CD(s)” for more information.
The System Recovery CD(s) contains a backup copy of all the software
originally installed on your hard disk drive. It can be used only to recover the
hard disk of the computer you purchased.
System Recovery options
❑ System Drive Recovery — All data on Drive C is deleted. The factory
default settings and software applications are restored on this drive only.
❑ Change Partition Size — All partitions, custom installations, and changes
are removed from the hard disk drive. You can set the partition sizes for both
the Drive C and Drive D. The original, preinstalled operating system and
software applications are restored.
❑ Recovery to Original Factory Defaults — All data and partitions are
removed from the hard disk drive. All original factory settings, operating
system, and preinstalled software is restored.
The System Recovery process removes all software that you may have
installed since you started using your computer. Reinstall any applications
that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.
The System Recovery utility does not back up your system’s data. If you wish
to retain your system data, perform a backup to an external media.