User's Manual

Troubleshooting 8-11
Recovering Pre-installed Software
CAUTION: All files on the primary hard disk partition (usually drive C) will be lost in the software
recovery process. Make sure you have a backup of the files stored in the partition before you start
the process.
Your computer has a hidden and protected area in the hard disk drive where a
backup of the hard disk drive in its factory state is stored.
To recover the hard disk drive to its factory state:
1. Press the power button to turn on your computer.
2. Press the
F10 key when the BIOS logo (MiSTATION) screen shows during
the system startup.
3. Select Restore system to initial. The recovery procedure starts.
NOTE: If you wish to skip the recovery procedure, select Reboot my computer.