Sony pcv-rx406 Software Guide
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Using the product recovery CD-ROMs
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Recovering the system without changing partition sizes
To completely restore the original software, drivers and settings on your computer without changing the
partition sizes, choose the first option and apply a Default System Drive Recovery. Performing this recovery
means that you will lose all the data stored on your C: drive, but data on your D: drive will remain.
partition sizes, choose the first option and apply a Default System Drive Recovery. Performing this recovery
means that you will lose all the data stored on your C: drive, but data on your D: drive will remain.
You should allow one hour for the recovery process.
To perform the Default System Drive Recovery, proceed as follows:
1
Select the button next to Default System Drive Recovery (Recommended).
2
Click Next.
You are asked if you are sure you want to recover the system.
You are asked if you are sure you want to recover the system.
3
To start the procedure, click Next.
4
Click Yes to confirm.
The recovery process starts.
The recovery process starts.
5
When asked to do so, remove the CD and insert the next one.
6
When the process is finished, click OK.
7
Click Next in the window that appears.
8
Remove the CD from the drive and click Finish.
Your system is restored to its initial settings and reboots automatically.
Your system is restored to its initial settings and reboots automatically.
Recovering the system with modified partition sizes
To have the option of changing the partition sizes before completely restoring the original software, drivers
and settings on your computer, choose Option Recovery.
and settings on your computer, choose Option Recovery.
Changing the partition sizes of the two hard drives means that you will lose all the data stored on both your
C: drive and your D: drive.
C: drive and your D: drive.
You should allow one hour for the recovery process.