Sony VGX-XL2 - Manual (Page 132)

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Restore C: Drive
The Restore C: Drive option restores the C: drive to its original factory
condition. This includes all factory installed software. The time to complete the
restore can take up to an hour depending on the amount of software being
restored and the speed of your computer.
The Restore C: Drive screen provides a link to Reinstall Applications or
Drivers, which you can use for attempting to solve issues using a less
invasive solution.
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.
To access Restore C: Drive
1 Start the VAIO ® Recovery program. See Start VAIO Recovery on page 3.
2 From the VAIO ® Recovery menu screen, click Restore C: Drive.
3 Read the on-screen information (Step 1 of 4), then select the I understand
check box. The Next button will be unavailable until the check box is selected.
4 Click Next .
If required, your computer restarts and displays the screen Restore C: Drive
(Step 2 of 4). A time bar displays showing the progress of the first part of the
C: drive recovery.
The computer restarts and displays the Restore C: Drive (Step 3 of 4) screen.
This screen displays the progress of the last part of restoring the C: Drive to
its original factory configuration, and the individual install screens of each
software program as it is installed.
WARNING - Restore C: Drive deletes all personal files and settings, and any
software installed on the C: drive after the computer was purchased.
Note - The link to Reinstall Applications of Drivers, located on the Restore C:
Drive screen, will only be available if you restart your computer from
Windows.
Note - If you started your computer from the recovery discs, a message may
display requesting that you insert additional recovery discs. When complete,
you are asked to remove the disc and insert disc 1.
THIS COULD BE THE
SAME DISC . Click OK . The program continues and prepares to restart. A
message displays asking you to remove the disc. Click OK to continue.
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