Restore windows only, Start system restore, Reinstall applications or drivers – Sony VGX-XL1 User Manual
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VGX-XL1 Digital Living System
Restore Windows Only
This is a feature of Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating system for restoring your
computer to a previous working configuration from a designated point in time.
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.
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.
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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