Sony PCG-717 - Manual (Page 134)

Using the System and Application Recovery CD III
J Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then
restores all the original software.
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Formatting the hard disk drive removes all the information on the hard disk. If
you choose this option, you will lose any software you have installed and any
other files you have created since you started to use your computer. This
means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with
the computer when you purchased it. If youthoose to restore all software
titles without formatting the hard disk drive, you may need to reinstall
applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.
If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD, contact Sony
Online Support (SOS).
To use the System Recovery CD
The CD-ROM drive must be inserted in the computer — not the docking station — to use
the System Recovery CD.
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You need to complete the Windows 95 registration process when you use the System
Recovery CD. Make sure you have the produa ID number located on the cover of your
"Introducing Microsoft Windows 95" guide. You will need this number to complete the
recovery process.
1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.
2 Shut down your computer as described in "Shutting Down Your
Computer" on page 14.
3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer.
4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End-User
License Agreement.
5 When the System Recovery nyenu appears, follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the recovery process.
^ The recovery process takes between 30 to 50 minutes to complete.
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