VAIO User Guide VPCEH3/VPCEJ3/VPCEK3/VPCEL3 Series

Task

# Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows

If you cannot start Windows, back up your data with VAIO Care Rescue.

## To rescue your data

1. Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off to start VAIO Care Rescue.

Hint

- If the display language selection window appears, select your desired language and click OK.

1. Click Tools and Rescue Data.

1. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Hint

- Alternatively, you can start VAIO Care Rescue with Recovery Media. [Details]

- It is recommended that you select an external hard disk drive as a location to save rescued files if you select Custom rescue.

## Notes on using Rescue Data

- Handle rescued files with care to protect from unauthorized access.

- Disable the Windows hard disk drive encryption feature before using Rescue Data to back up and restore your data.
  However, rescued files which are not encrypted on the built-in storage device can be easily accessed by unauthorized users using Recovery Media and this software. Therefore, after using the software, be sure to set the power-on or hard disk password, enable the Windows hard disk drive encryption feature, and keep the Recovery Media in a secure place to protect rescued files from unauthorized access.

- To restore copyright protected data, such as music files organized by digital media playback software, use a backup tool specified by the software you used to import such data. Sony does not guarantee the playback compatibility of data which is not restored with the specified backup tool.

- Using Rescue Data does not guarantee to back up all the data on your built-in storage device.
  Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss of your data arising out of the backup process.

- Use the power cord or the AC adapter to power your VAIO computer while using this software.

- Rescued files may be divided into two or more files and saved in a specified location or renamed, depending on the location you select. Use VAIO Data Restore Tool to restore the rescued files. [Details]

- If the external hard disk drive or optical disc drive does not support the USB connection, you need to install a software driver.

Related Topic
About Backup
About Types of Backup
Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows