Sony VGX-XL1 User Guide - Page 119

Restore Windows Only This is a feature of Microsoft® Windows® operating system for restoring your computer to a previous working configuration from a designated point in time. Before performing any restore or recovery options, go to the Sony online support Web site at www.esupport.sony.com and review your modelspecific support page. Look for software driver updates, or check for knowledge base solutions that may help solve your computer's problems. Start System Restore The Microsoft® feature System Restore monitors changes to your computer's configuration and creates snapshots of the configuration before changes occur. If a problem develops with your system files, you may be able to resolve the problem by using System Restore to restore your system to a point before the problem developed. Note: Using System Restore does not affect your personal data files such as documents, pictures, e-mail, and Internet favorites. In addition, changes made by System Restore are reversible. To access System Restore 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery program. See Start VAIO® Recovery on page 3. 2 From the VAIO® Recovery menu screen, click Restore Windows Only. 3 From the Restore Windows Only screen, click the Start System Restore link. The Microsoft® System Restore feature opens. Follow the on-screen instructions. For additional information, see Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 online help or visit the Microsoft® web site. Reinstall Applications or Drivers The Reinstall Applications or Drivers option restores one or more factoryinstalled programs or software drivers to their original condition before any updates or modifications. This feature is best used when a single or small number of factory-installed programs are not performing normally. For optional software programs that came with your computer, such as Microsoft® Office, use the CDs that came packaged with your computer, if reinstallation becomes necessary. 116 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System