User's Manual

Software backup and recovery
Quick Reference 4–9
To delete the recovery partition:
1. If you have not already created recovery discs, create
them now.
2. Select Start > All Programs > System Recovery > PC
Recovery.
The PC Recovery tool opens.
3. Select PC Recovery, and then click Next.
The computer restarts and the PC Recovery tool opens.
4. Click OK.
5. At the System Recovery screen, click Advanced Options.
6. Select Delete Recovery Partition (not recommended) and
follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating reinstalled software
After you perform a system recovery, connect to the Internet to
update all reinstalled software.
To access update links for the operating system and other
software provided on your computer:
» Select Start > Help and Support.
To update optional software, follow the instructions provided by
the software manufacturer. Some programs include an update
feature you can access from a Help button or menu within the
program.