When you cannot start Windows, follow these steps to restore computer system
files.
If you use Recovery Media (optical discs) on the model without a built-in optical
disc drive, connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) to your VAIO
computer. See

Connecting an External Drive

for more information on how to

connect the external optical disc drive.
If an AC adapter or a power cable is supplied, plug it into a power source.

1. Insert Recovery Media (optical discs) into the optical disc drive or connect a

USB flash drive to the USB port on your VAIO computer while the computer is
in Normal mode.

2. Turn off your VAIO computer.

3. Press the ASSIST button to display the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen

and select Start from media (USB device/optical disc).
Follow the on-screen instructions until the Choose an option screen appears.

4. Select Troubleshoot, Advanced options, and System Restore.

5. Select your operating system.

The System Restore window appears.

6. Select Next.

7. Select a restore point and Next.

The confirmation window of the selected restore point appears.

8. Select Finish to confirm the restore point.

Your VAIO computer restarts after system files are restored.

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