User's Manual

Software backup and recovery
Quick Reference 4–5
■ If necessary, you can exit the program before you have
finished creating the recovery discs. The next time you open
PC Recovery Disc Creator, you will be prompted to continue
the disc creation process.
To create a set of recovery discs:
1. Select Start > All Programs > System Recovery > PC
Recovery Disc Creator.
The PC Recovery Disc Creator tool opens.
2. Click Next.
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If you are operating the computer on battery power, you will
be prompted to connect to AC power before you can go to
the next step.
3. Select the type of disc you want to use, and then click Next.
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The software examines the image and displays the number
of blank discs needed to create your recovery discs.
4. Insert the first disc and follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the creation of the recovery discs.
Reinstalling software programs and
drivers
If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally
erased or is damaged, the Application and Driver Recovery tool
allows you to reinstall it.
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Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled
from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from
the manufacturer’s Web site.
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Before reinstalling the program, be sure it is fully uninstalled.
The Application and Driver Recovery tool replaces corrupted
system files and reinstalls deleted system files within the
program.