Personal Computer User Manual

8-8
Understanding Your Service and Support Options
QuickRestore
Compaq provides you with the ability to restore your system at any time with
QuickRestore. QuickRestore has three types of restore options: Full Restore,
Custom Restore, or Typical Restore. The following table describes each type of
QuickRestore.
QuickRestore
Restore Description
Full Restore
Reformats your hard drive and returns your computer to its original
factory-installed software state.
Custom Restore
Allows you to select certain Compaq drivers or applications you want
to re-install without reformatting your hard drive.
Typical Restore
Re-installs your basic Compaq drivers and applications without
reformatting your hard drive.
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NOTE: Do not leave your computer unattended while QuickRestore is running. You
are periodically required to enter information. If you do not enter the required
information, your computer may not complete the QuickRestore process.
Full Restore
Full Restore returns your computer to its original factory-installed software state. It
reformats your hard drive and removes all data from your computer.
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CAUTION: Full Restore deletes all data on your computers hard drive. If you have
added personal files, software, or data since you purchased your computer, copy this
data to diskettes or save the data to an external storage device before proceeding.
To perform a Full Restore on your computer, complete the following steps:
1.
Insert the QuickRestore CD into your CD or DVD drive. The CD will
automatically start and the QuickRestore main menu is displayed.
2.
Click the
Full Restore
button. The Full Restore menu is displayed.
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CAUTION: If you have not copied or backed up your personal files, software, or other
data onto diskettes, they will be permanently deleted!