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20.1. System recovery with PowerRecover (optional)
In the event of problems with the installation or other software problems which
make it necessary to reinstall the software, Windows® offers three options for
reinstalling Windows® on your notebook.
First ensure that you have backed up all important data and programs.
20.1.1. Start System Restore
` Restart the device and press the F11 button during the boot process to start
PowerRecover.
or
` Click on the PowerRecover app in the Start menu to start the program.
You will be offered the following options:
• Create driver and tool rescue media
The drivers and tools will be saved to a storage medium.
− Create driver and tool rescue media
Create a support disc
− Create driver and tool rescue USB disk
Create a support USB storage medium
• Update your PC, without damaging your data
Updates the device with the help of the Windows recovery options.
− Keep my files
All apps and settings will be deleted, while personal data will be retained.
− Remove everything
All data, apps and settings will be deleted.
• Restore
The device will be restarted and reset to the factory settings.
− Reset to HDD - user data not saved
All data on the device will be permanently deleted.
The factory settings will be restored.
− Reset to HDD - user data saved
The factory settings will be restored and all user data under C:\USERS will be
backed up.
` Click on Next and follow the on-screen instructions to restore the factory
settings.
If your system does not start the PowerRecover program when the F11
button is pressed then it uses the Windows Recovery options; in this
case, read the information in the chapter “System restore with Windows
Recovery Options”.
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