# User Guide

# Personal Computer E SeriesSVE14A3

## Recovery

- Recovering from the Recovery Area
  You can recover your VAIO computer from the recovery area on the built-in storage device. This recovery method is faster than using Recovery Media.
- Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space
  Your built-in storage device contains the recovery area where the data for system recovery is stored. If your VAIO computer includes a solid state drive (SSD), you might want to minimize the recovery area by removing such data to free up disk space on the C: drive (or the last drive in your drive list, for example D: drive).
- Refreshing Your VAIO Computer
  If your VAIO computer has become unstable, it is recommended that you use the refresh function provided by Windows. Refresh the computer by following these steps.
- About Recovery
  Recovery is the process of restoring the built-in storage device back to its original factory condition. Refresh is the process of reinstalling the operating system with the main settings and personal data retained.
- Recovering from Recovery Media
  If the recovery area data has been corrupted or erased, you can use Recovery Media to recover your VAIO computer.
- Creating Recovery Media
  Follow the instructions below to create Recovery Media.
- Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area
  Your built-in storage device contains the recovery area where the data for the system recovery is stored.
- Notes on Recovery
  Read the following notes thoroughly before recovering your VAIO computer.
- About the ASSIST Button
  Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve problems you might encounter when using the computer.

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### You might be looking for the following topics:

- What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows starts)?
- What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows does not start)?
- What should I do if I cannot start/complete the recovery process?
- What should I do if I cannot create Recovery Media?
- How do I create Recovery Media?
- What should I do if I cannot recover my VAIO computer from the recovery area?
- How can I restore my VAIO computer system to its factory default settings?
- How can I reinstall the original apps and drivers?

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