Full System Restore (Destructive) Using System Recovery CD/DVD

This option completely erases the data on the C: partition and reinstalls factory-shipped files. A Drivers and Applications CD is required to reinstall all drivers and programs that came with the computer.

Note: All your personal data files and applications will be lost. Be sure that you have your data files backed up before performing this option.

Note: Due to the large number of virus and Spyware threats on the Internet, it is recommended that you disconnect all Internet connections before reinstalling Windows. After the Windows installation, anti virus and firewall software can be installed, and then the Internet connection can be re-enabled to update the anti virus definitions and perform Microsoft® Windows® Updates.

  1. Place the System Recovery CD/DVD in the optical drive. Close any dialog boxes that open.

  2. Turn off the computer, using the normal Windows shut down process.

  3. After the computer is turned off, disconnect all USB devices except the keyboard and mouse. This includes USB devices such as a printer, scanner, removable storage, or camera.

    Note: The computer must be configured to boot to the CD/DVD drive.

  4. Turn on the computer. To start recovery, at the prompt press the R key.
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    Note: Do not press the F11 key. This causes the computer to start to the hard drive System Recovery.

  5. If present, to format the drive and perform a full system recovery, press the F key. If this option is not present, press the R key.
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  6. System Recovery launches.

  7. In the System Restore Options dialog box, select Full System Restore (Destructive), and then click Next.
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  8. Files copy.
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  9. In the System Restore dialog box, click Restart.
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  10. The computer restarts.

    Note: The following OOBE screens may vary slightly between models.

  11. In the Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen, click Next.
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  12. On the Select Your System Settings screen, click Next.
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  13. In the What time zone are you in? screen, select the appropriate time zone, and then click Next.
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  14. In the End User License Agreement screen, select Yes I accept for both EULAs, and then click Next.
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  15. In the Help protect your PC screen, select Help protect my PC by turning on Automatic Updates now, and then click Next.
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  16. In the What's your computer's name screen, type a name for the computer and, if desired, a description, and then click Next.
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  17. In the What's your Administrator password? screen, type the appropriate information, and then click Next.
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  18. On the Who will use this computer? screen, type the appropriate information, and then click Next.
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  19. In the Thank you screen, click Finish.
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  20. Windows XP Installation is complete.

  21. Place the Drivers and Applications CD in the optical drive, and then select to install the drivers and programs that came with the computer.

  22. Any application that shipped on a separate CD can now be installed. It is recommended to update the anti virus definitions and perform Windows Updates.