Start system restore, Reinstall applications or drivers – Sony VGX-XL2 User Manual
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VGX-XL2A Digital Living System
Start System Restore
The Microsoft
®
feature System Restore monitors changes to your computer’s
configuration and creates snapshots of the configuration before changes
occur. If a problem develops with your system files, you may be able to
resolve the problem by using System Restore to restore your system to a
point before the problem developed.
To access System Restore
1
Start the
VAIO
®
Recovery
program. See Start VAIO
®
Recovery on page 3.
2
From the VAIO
®
Recovery menu screen, click
Restore Windows Only
.
3
From the Restore Windows Only screen, click the
Start System Restore
link.
The Microsoft
®
System Restore feature opens.
Follow the on-screen instructions. For additional information, see Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Media Center Edition 2005 online help or visit the Microsoft
®
web site.
Reinstall Applications or Drivers
The Reinstall Applications or Drivers option restores one or more factory-
installed programs or software drivers to their original condition before any
updates or modifications. This feature is best used when a single or small
number of factory-installed programs are not performing normally.
For optional software programs that came with your computer, such as
Microsoft
®
Office, use the CDs that came packaged with your computer, if
reinstallation becomes necessary.
The Reinstall Applications or Drivers screen also provides a link, which takes
you to Restore Windows Only, in case the issue you are experiencing is
Windows based.
Before performing any restore or recovery options, go to the Sony online
support Web site at
www.esupport.sony.com
and review your model-
specific support page. Look for software driver updates, or check for
knowledge base solutions that may help solve your computer’s problems.
Note
: Using System Restore does not affect your personal data files such as
documents, pictures, e-mail, and Internet favorites. In addition, changes
made by System Restore are reversible.
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