VAIO User Guide SVT1111/SVT1311 Series

Task

# Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows

When you cannot start Windows, follow these steps to restore computer system files.
If you recover your VAIO computer from Recovery Media (optical discs) on the model without a built-in optical disc drive, connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) to the computer. If an AC adapter is supplied with the external optical disc drive, plug the AC adapter into a power source.

1. Insert the disc into the optical disc drive or connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on your VAIO computer while the computer is in Normal mode.

1. Turn off your VAIO computer and turn it on once again.
   If you are using an external optical disc drive or a USB flash drive, press the F11 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo screen disappears.
   The Windows Boot Manager screen is displayed.

1. Press the or key to select Repair Windows 7 and press the Enter key.

1. Select a keyboard layout and click Next.

If the appropriate keyboard layout is not selected, you may not be able to enter the password correctly.

1. Select your operating system and click Next.

The system restore tool selection screen appears.

1. Click System Restore.

The System Restore window appears.

1. Click Next.

1. Select a restore point and click Next.

The confirmation window of the selected restore point appears.

1. Click Finish to confirm the restore point.

Restart your VAIO computer if the window prompts you to restart the computer.
Related Topic
About Backup
About Types of Backup
Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows
Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool
Creating a Restore Point