Sony PCV-W10 - Manual (Page 20)

VAIO Computer User Guide
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Using The System Recovery CD(s)
The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk drive and restores the
operating system and all the original, preinstalled software applications. If the
operating system or applications become corrupted or are erased, you can restore
your computer to the original factory settings. The System Recovery CD can
only be used to restore the hard disk drive of the Sony computer you purchased.
If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual
application or device driver may correct the problem. You may not need to
recover the entire contents of your hard drive.
When you successfully complete your system recovery, you are prompted to
complete the Windows registration process.
System recovery options
Default system drive recovery (recommended)
All data on Drive C is deleted. The factory default settings and software
applications are restored on this drive only.
Change partition size and recover
All partitions, custom installations, and changes are removed from the hard disk
drive. You can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D. The
original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored.
Factory default settings recovery
All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive. All original factory
settings, operating system, and preinstalled software is restored.
The System Recovery process removes all software that you may have
installed since you started using your computer. Reinstall any applications
that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.
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Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual applications.
The System Recovery utility does not back up your system's data. If you wish
to retain your system data, perform a back up to an external media.