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Recovering your system - 67
R
ECOVERING
YOUR
SYSTEM
Your computer comes with system recovery DVDs, but does not contain
an optical disc drive (ODD). Obtain an external ODD and complete the
following steps to recover your computer to factory conditions:
1. Shutdown the computer completely by pressing and holding the power
button for more than 4 seconds or by tapping the Settings charm >
Change PC settings > General. Under "Advanced startup", tap Restart
now. The "Choose an option" screen displays. Tap Turn off your PC.
2. Connect the ODD to your computer.
3. Enter the computer’s BIOS by pressing the Windows button and the
power button at the same time.
4. Select the Boot option in the left pane.
5. Under "Boot priority order", move EFI DVD/CDROM to the number one
position using the provided instructions.
6. Select Exit in the left pane and select Exit Saving Changes on the right
side.
7. Insert the recovery DVD, turn on your computer, and follow the
onscreen instructions.