Sony VGN-T340P - Manual (Page 18)

About the VAIO Recovery Wizard
The VAIO ® Recovery Wizard enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the computer operating system,
restoring your computer to the original, factory-installed settings. You can also use this utility to create a VAIO Recovery
Media Kit.
When you recover drive C or perform a complete recovery, the VAIO Recovery Wizard deletes and replaces all
the files on your hard disk drive. Sony recommends backing up your personal data to storage media or to another
computer before proceeding with system recovery.
Before performing a restore or recovery operation, go to the Sony online support Web site at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport and check your model-specific support page. Look for software and driver updates, or
check for knowledge base solutions that may help you solve your computer's issue.
To create a Recovery Media Kit
You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using your own blank CDs and DVDs, which enables you to recover your computer
at a later date in the event the computer's operating system fails.
 About the VAIO Recovery Media Kit
To use Windows System Restore
Restore your computer's operating system to a previous working state by performing a System Restore. You can access this
recovery option by starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard or by using the Microsoft
® Windows ® XP System Restore Wizard.
 To use the Windows System Restore feature
To recover drive C only
Restore drive C to the original factory-installed settings. All data and settings on drive C are deleted. This recovery option
preserves any data on any other partitions on your hard disk drive.
 To recover drive C
To recover software programs
Recover specific factory-installed software.
This utility program repairs or replaces software only. For hardware issues, contact a Sony authorized repair facility.
 To recover software programs
To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery
Recover all the space on your computer's hard disk drive. This option recovers drive C and the hidden recovery drive. A
complete hard disk drive recovery also gives your the option of reclaiming the hard disk drive space allocated for the
recovery partition. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, you must start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from a
Recovery Media Kit.
 To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery
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