Sony VAIO Personal Computer User Manual


 
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System and Application Recovery
CD(s)
System Recovery CD(s)
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The System Recovery CD program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped
with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. It can be used only to restore
the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased.
Application Recovery CD(s)
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The Application Recovery CD program allows you to reinstall individual applications and
device drivers. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files.
Using the System Recovery CD(s)
You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are
corrupted or accidentally 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.
The System Recovery utility 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. If your hard drive is partitioned into C and D drives,
Use the Application Recovery CD program to reinstall individual applications or device
drivers.
! 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(s), contact Sony
Customer Support.