eMachines H3120 Manuel D’Utilisation
CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software
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System recovery options
Most computer problems can be solved by following the information in
or at
eMachines.com
. Problem-solving may also
involve re-installing some or all of the computer’s software (also called
recovering or restoring your system). eMachines provides everything you need
to recover your system under most conditions. A backup copy of your operating
system is provided on a CD or DVD, and a backup copy of your factory-installed
drivers and applications is saved on a hidden area of your hard drive.
recovering or restoring your system). eMachines provides everything you need
to recover your system under most conditions. A backup copy of your operating
system is provided on a CD or DVD, and a backup copy of your factory-installed
drivers and applications is saved on a hidden area of your hard drive.
We recommend that you make a backup of your factory-installed software as
soon as you get your new eMachines system.
soon as you get your new eMachines system.
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tells you how
to record (“burn”) the Drivers and Applications Recovery discs. Using a
recovery disc that you have recorded is only one of several ways you can
restore your system to working order. Recovery discs let you recover your
device drivers and software that came pre-installed on your computer.
recovery disc that you have recorded is only one of several ways you can
restore your system to working order. Recovery discs let you recover your
device drivers and software that came pre-installed on your computer.
If you are still having problems even after you follow troubleshooting steps, you
can use Microsoft System Restore to roll back your system to a previous
condition when drivers and programs worked correctly.
can use Microsoft System Restore to roll back your system to a previous
condition when drivers and programs worked correctly.
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describes how to return your system to a previous working condition.
If you are still experiencing problems, you may need to reinstall specific
software, such as a device driver.
software, such as a device driver.
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describes how to
install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers.
Finally, in order to recover your system you may need to reinstall everything,
including the operating system, so your computer has its original factory
settings.
including the operating system, so your computer has its original factory
settings.
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tells how to
completely reinstall the original factory software.
Copying driver and application recovery files
Your computer’s hard drive contains everything you need to completely restore
your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can
also restore device drivers or programs by using Drivers and Applications
Recovery discs, which you create. You can immediately create the recovery discs
(recommended), or you can wait until later.
your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can
also restore device drivers or programs by using Drivers and Applications
Recovery discs, which you create. You can immediately create the recovery discs
(recommended), or you can wait until later.
For more information on creating recovery discs, see
.
For more information on using your network to store and create recovery discs,
see:
see:
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