Using the system recovery cd(s) – Sony PCV-R528DS User Manual
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Using the System Recovery CD(s)
You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally 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 device driver or software title may correct the problem.
Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual applications or device drivers. See
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 Sony computer you purchased.
The System Recovery utility gives you three options:
Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without
formatting the hard disk.
Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software. If your hard
drive is partitioned into C and D drives, the computer offers you the option to reformat the drive into a single
partition.
Operating System Only formats the hard disk drive and restores the Windows operating system and the
device drivers that shipped with your computer. This option is recommended for advanced users only.
! If you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only option, your hard disk will be
formatted, which removes all the information on the hard disk drive. You will lose any software you have
installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer. This means you will
have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it. If you
choose the Full Restore without Format option, you may need to reinstall applications that were not included
with the computer when you purchased it. If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD(s),
contact Sony Customer Support.
To use the System Recovery CD(s)
You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD(s). Make sure you
have the product ID number located on the cover of your Microsoft Windows manual. You will need this number to
complete the recovery process.
1.
Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive.
The System Recovery utility boots from the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. It must be in the drive when you turn
on the computer.
2.
Shut down your computer as described in
.
3.
Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer.
4.
Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End-User License Agreement.
5.
When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery
process.
Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs. If you have two System Recovery CDs, insert the first
CD to run the System Recovery program. You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the
first CD has been installed.
The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete.
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