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v Windows Vista: use Product Recovery discs to restore your computer to the factory-installed contents only. When using Product Recovery discs on Windows XP, you are given the option to enter the Rescue and Recovery workspace and choose from a variety of recovery operations. When using Product Recovery discs on Windows Vista, you are prompted to insert your Product Recovery discs and are guided through the process of restoring from factory-installed contents only. To use Product Recovery discs on Windows XP, do the following: Attention: When you restore the factory-installed contents from the Product Recovery discs, all files currently on the hard disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory-installed contents. During the restore process, you will be given the opportunity to save one or more files currently on your hard disk drive to other media before any data is removed. 1. Insert the Start Recovery disc into your CD or DVD drive. 2. Restart your computer. 3. After a short delay, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open, you might not have your startup device (CD drive or DVD drive) set correctly in your BIOS startup sequence. For more information, see "Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence" on page 27. 4. In the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted. To use Product Recovery discs on Windows Vista, do the following: Attention: When you restore the factory-installed contents from the Product Recovery discs, all files currently on the hard disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory-installed contents. 1. Insert the Start Recovery disc into your CD or DVD drive. 2. Restart your computer. After a short delay, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted. Note: After restoring your hard disk drive to the factory-installed contents, you might have to reinstall some software or drivers. See "Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace" on page 23 for details. Performing backup and recovery operations The Rescue and Recovery program enables you to back up all your hard disk drive contents including the operating system, data files, application programs, and personal settings. You can designate where the Rescue and Recovery program stores the backup: v On a protected area of your hard disk drive v On a second hard disk drive installed in your computer v On an externally attached USB hard disk drive v On a network drive 22 User Guide