3 Instrument Operating System
Disk Drive Recovery Process
Disk Drive Recovery Process
The Instrument Recovery System can be used to repair errors on the instrument's C:
drive partition or to restore the original factory configuration of the system software
on the disk drive. The Instrument Recovery System is stored in a separate hidden
disk drive partition.
Repairing errors on the disk drive may result in loss of data or files. If you require
more information, see the “chkdsk” documentation in the Windows Help and
Support Center.
Restoring the original factory system software does not restore any of the following
items:
– Additional software that has been installed after the instrument was shipped
from the factory. (Thus, following an Instrument Recovery any software installed
after the instrument was shipped from the factory will need to be re-installed.)
– System configurations (for example user accounts, windows configurations) that
have been made after the instrument was shipped from the factory. (Thus,
following an Instrument Recovery configuration changes will have to be
performed.)
– The Instrument Recovery overwrites the contents of the C: partition. It does not
affect the D: or E: partitions.
It is recommended that the customer use a regular back up strategy. The customer’s
IT department may already have a backup strategy in place which is suitable for the
instrument and its data. Using the Instrument Recovery System in conjunction with a
regular back up strategy should allow the customer to fully recover the instrument's
software and data.
Step Notes
1. Make sure the instrument is turned off.
2. Turn on the instrument.
– Press the down arrow key to move the
highlight to Instrument Recovery
System, then press Enter.
After the Keysight Technologies screen is displayed,
This screen is displayed for five seconds.
Recovery Process
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