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Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard
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6 As your computer prepares to install each application, a status indicator
appears. You may see installation wizards, messages, and prompts. Follow
the instructions provided in each wizard, and respond to each prompt or
message.
When the selected software has been recovered, the Application Recovery
Complete window appears.
7 If you want to recover additional software, click Back. The Application
Recovery window appears with a listing of the available software titles.
8 Click Finish. Your computer restarts.
To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery
You must use the Recovery Media Kit to perform a complete hard disk drive
recovery.
1 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power.
2 Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical
drive.
3 Close the drive.
4 Turn off your computer.
5 Wait for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn on the computer.
6 When prompted, insert the Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive, and then
click OK.
The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears.
7 Click Next.
8 Select Custom Recovery (for Advanced Users), and click Next.
9 Select Complete Recovery, and click Next.
✍ If the recovered software does not function properly or you see an installation error
message, try recovering the software again.