Sony PCV-MXS10 - Manual (Page 66)

To Use the System Recovery CD(s)
You can reinstall the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted
or are erased. 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.
Note:
Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual applications.
When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you are prompted to complete the Windows registration process.
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