Sony VGN-T340P - Manual (Page 30)

To recover software programs
Application Recovery may eliminate custom software settings or configurations, such as passwords, login information,
or installation codes. The recovered software programs may not include patches or other software repairs that are
available in later versions.
1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and click Control Panel.
The Control Panel window appears.
2. In the Control Panel window, click Performance and Maintenance.
If Performance and Maintenance is not listed in the Control Panel window, click Switch to Category View on
the left side of the window, and click Performance and Maintenance.
The Performance and Maintenance panel appears.
Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard may require you to restart your computer, even if you cancel and exit the
wizard.
3. Click VAIO Recovery Wizard.
The VAIO Recovery Wizard window appears.
4. In the Welcome window, click Next.
If using the Recovery Media Kit, insert Recovery Disk #1, and skip to step step8.
5. Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next.
6. Select Custom Recovery (for Advanced Users), and click Next.
7. Select Application Recovery, and click Next.
When you select the Application Recovery option, you cannot return to the system recovery portion of the VAIO
Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer.
8. Select the check box for each software program you want to recover, using the scroll bar to view all available
programs. Click Next.
VAIO Recov ery Wizard - Begin Application Recov ery
9. As your computer prepares to install each program, a status indicator appears. You may see installation wizards,
messages, and prompts. Follow the instructions provided in each wizard, and respond to each prompt or
message.
When the selected software programs have been recovered, the Application Recovery Complete window
appears.
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