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Insert the bootable disc into the drive tray.
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Click [OK]. While the files are being loaded from the disc, a progress bar will appear at the bottom of the screen.
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When the System Recovery Options dialog opens, select a new keyboard layout, if necessary, then click [Next].
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When the Operating System dialog appears, click [Next].
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If necessary, enter your password, then click [OK].
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When System Recovery Options window appears, click on Recovery and Utility.
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When the Recovery and Utility screen appears, three tabs will be present: Diagnostics, Recovery, and Utility.
Recovery and Utility tabs
Diagnostics tab:
The Diagnostics tool is designed for use by IT professionals. It is not likely you will need to use this
tool. When you select devices from the Diagnosis window then click [Execute], several tests are performed on the
selected components.
Recovery tab:
The Recovery tab contains three tools: Recovering User-Configured System Backups, Restoring the
Factory Image (only C: drive), and Restoring the Factory Image (full hard drive recovery). You can use these tools to
restore the Factory Image from the hidden partition, restore backup image(s) created by you or images stored on DVD
discs, and perform a full hard drive recovery. Please refer to instructions above for details on how to create Factory
Image Recovery DVDs, user backup DVDs and system image backup.
Utility tab:
The Utility tab contains three tools: Hard Disk Data Delete, Restore Recovery and Utility, and Windows
Complete PC Restore.
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The
Hard Disk Data Delete
utility is used to delete all data on the hard disk and prevent the data from being
reused.
NOTE: Do not use the Hard Disk Data Delete utility unless you are absolutely certain that you want
to erase your entire hard disk, including all partitions
.
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Restore Recovery and Utility
allows you to restore the first hidden partition.
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Windows Complete PC Restore
utility allows you to restore an image created with Windows Backup and
Restore Center. Complete PC Restore will overwrite the data on your hard disk drive.
