Toshiba GMAA0020901T User Manual

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Startup Disk Restore vs. the Restore task in the Toshiba 
Backup Software:

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The Startup Disk Restore software should not be confused with 
the Restore task in the Toshiba Backup software. The Restore 
task is used to restore files from a backup set, but it cannot be 
used to restore a failed startup disk.

You must backup your startup disk using the “Startup Disk” 
option:

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You can only restore a startup disk if you have backed it up using 
the “Startup Disk” Backup option in the Toshiba Backup 
software. The startup disk will be restored to the point of the last 
backup. 

Compatibility:

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Startup Disk Restore works on computers with the minimum 
required Windows

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 operating system. It is not compatible with 

Mac. 

Startup Disk Restore runs via a Linux OS on the supplied 
Toshiba Software CD:

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The Startup Disk Restore software resides on the Toshiba 
Software CD that shipped with your Toshiba desktop external 
hard drive. However, the application is only accessible via the 
portable Linux operating system that will launch after starting up 
your computer from the Toshiba Software CD.

To use Startup Disk Restore:

Make sure that your computer is powered/turned off before using the 
Startup Disk Restore software. When the computer is powered off, 
you may be able to open the optical disc tray by inserting a 
straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole on the optical disc 
drive. If not, refer to your computer's User's Guide for correct 
instructions.

Load the Toshiba Software CD that shipped with your Toshiba 
desktop external hard drive into your computer’s optical disc 
drive and then turn on your computer.