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VAIO Notebook User Guide
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Using the System and Application Recovery CDs
The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application
Recovery utilities.
Using the System Recovery CD(s)
You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are
corrupted or erased. You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard
drive. If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual
device driver or software title may correct the problem. Use the Application
Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual applications or device drivers. See “Using
the Application Recovery CD(s)” on page 124.
The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally
installed on your hard disk drive.
It can be used only to recover the hard disk
of the notebook you purchased.
The System Recovery utility gives you two options:
❑ Full Restore without Format —
Restores all the software titles that
originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk.
❑ Full Restore with Format —
Formats the hard disk drive and then restores
all the original software..
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If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD, Microsoft
Word 2000 will not be recovered. Use the supplied Word 2000 CD to recover this
application
If you choose the Full Restore with Format option, your hard disk will be
formatted, which removes all the information on the hard disk drive. You will
lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since
you started to use your computer. This means you will have to reinstall any
applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.
If you choose the Full Restore without Format option, you may need to reinstall
applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.
If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD, contact Sony
Customer Support.