Restore and Recovery
Microsoft System Restore
If you have a problem that might be due to software that was installed on your computer, use System
Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point. You can also set restore points manually.
NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before you use the System Recovery program.
NOTE: Some features might not be available on systems that are shipped without a version of
Microsoft Windows.
To start a System Restore:
1. Close all open programs.
2. Click the Start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties.
3. Click System protection, System Restore, click Next, and then follow the onscreen
instructions.
To add restore points manually:
1. Close all open programs.
2. Click the Start button, right-click Computer, click Properties, and then click System
protection.
3. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for which you want to create a restore point.
4. Click Create, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
System Recovery
System Recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data files you
have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. However, you must
reinstall any software that was not installed on the computer at the factory. This includes software that
came on media included in the computer accessory box, and any software programs you installed
after purchase.
NOTE: Always use the System Restore procedure before you use the System Recovery program.
See
Microsoft System Restore on page 7.
NOTE: Some features might not be available on systems that are shipped without a version of
Microsoft Windows.
You must choose one of the following methods to perform a System Recovery:
●
Recovery Image — Run the System Recovery from a recovery image stored on your hard disk
drive. The recovery image is a file that contains a copy of the original factory-shipped software.
To perform a System Recovery from a recovery image, see
System Recovery from the Windows
7 and POSReady 7 Start Menu on page 8.
NOTE: The recovery image uses a portion of the hard disk drive that cannot be used for data
storage.
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Recovery Media — Run the System Recovery from recovery media that you created from files
stored on your hard disk drive or purchased separately. To create recovery media, see
Recovery
Media on page 10.
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