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Troubleshooting
How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Backup / Recovery
Security
Other Operations
Notifications
Creating Recovery Media
Follow the instructions below to create Recovery Media.
To create Recovery Media
Hint
You can use DVDs, Blu-ray Disc, and a USB flash drive as Recovery Media. However, it
is recommended that you use DVD-R media, since you may accidentally delete the data
on the USB flash drive. You can also use BD-R/BD-R DL/DVD-R DL/DVD+R/DVD+R
DL media; however, the types of media your VAIO computer supports and the number
of discs you need vary depending on the model you purchased. You will be notified of
such information during the creation process.
USB ports that are compliant with the USB 3.0 standard do not support recovery with a
USB flash drive that is compliant with the USB 3.0 standard. On models without the USB
ports that are compliant with only the USB 2.0 standard, be sure to create Recovery
Media using the USB flash drive that is not compliant with the USB 3.0 standard.
1. Connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and download and install the latest
updates using VAIO Update.
2. On the model without a built-in optical disc drive, connect an external optical disc drive
(not supplied) to your VAIO computer. [Details]
If an AC adapter or a power cable is supplied, plug it into a power source.
3. Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on to start VAIO Care
(Desktop).
If the User Account Control window appears, select Yes.
The VAIO Care window appears.
Hint
If you are signed in to your VAIO computer as a standard user, you may be
prompted to enter an administrator name and a password.
4. Select Advanced Tools, Restore and recovery, and Create Recovery
Media.
5. Read the on-screen instructions carefully and select Next.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note
It may take some time to display the current status of the procedure.
Do not eject or disconnect the media while creating Recovery Media, as doing so may
result in a failure of the process.
Keep Recovery Media in a secure place.
Notes on creating Recovery Media
Recovery Media is specific to your VAIO computer on which it was created.
Refreshing your VAIO computer with Recovery Media is not possible.
Create Recovery Media immediately after your VAIO computer is ready for use. In the
following cases, you may not be able to recover the computer from the recovery area
and the Recovery Media will be necessary:
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