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Restoring installed software

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Restoring installed software

The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notification. Despite every care being taken in its production, we cannot rule out the possibility that this manual may contain errors or omissions. No liability whatsoever is accepted for errors or loss of data as a consequence of this.

Fujitsu Siemens Computers accepts no liability for loss of data due to the use of unsuitable disk media.

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We reserve the right to make any technical changes we deem necessary.

July 2007

Contents

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1	Overview of the variants for restoring installed software.................................................		1
2	Restoration by activation of a "Restore checkpoint" .......................................................		2
3	System restoration using the "Fujitsu Siemens Computers Recovery" program ............		3
	3.1	Backing up the factory default settings....................................................................	3
	3.2	Restoring the system from the hard disk .................................................................	4
4	Restoring the system from disks .....................................................................................		6
	4.1	Restoring the system from disks you have created.................................................	6
	4.2	System restore from disks supplied with the machine (optional depending on
	machine configuration) ..................................................................................................		6
		4.2.1 Restoring the operating system ....................................................................	6
		4.2.2 Restoring additional software to PC systems ...............................................	7
		4.2.3 Restoring additional software onto notebooks ..............................................	7

1 Overview of the variants for restoring installed software

If your operating system should at some point fail to start, or if faults should occur on your hard drive, it may be necessary to reinstall the pre-installed software.

IMPORTANT! Create backup copies of your files on a regular basis. If data is corrupted or lost, you can restore your applications using these disks. However, if you do not have backup copies of your own data files, they cannot be restored.

We strongly recommend that, as far as is possible, you back up all your data files prior to reinstalling the operating system as all files will be wiped from the hard disk in the course of the restore process. You must reinstall all programs you have installed since purchasing your machine and then restore your data files using the backup copies. No liability whatsoever is accepted for errors or loss of data as a consequence of this.

TIP! If your PC is equipped with a CD/DVD burner, use this to create the backup copies of your data. Burn a data CD/DVD. An external USB bulk memory (hard disk or memory stick) is a useful expansion to your PC.

Below are a few procedures to enable you to restore the pre-installed software for your system. Depending on the severity of the fault, we recommend you use the variants one after each other until the problem is solved.

If your system restore disks (Fujitsu Siemens Product Recovery CD/DVD, Drivers & Utilities CD/DVD, Drivers / Applications CDs/DVDs) are available, the functionality of the system restore disks generated by the CD/DVD burner using the "Fujitsu Siemens Computers Recovery" program is not available.

1.Restoration by activating a "Restore Point"

Here the installed programs and your files created with them on your machine are restored to the time of the selected restore point.

2.Restoring using the "Fujitsu Siemens Computers Recovery" program

Here you have the facility to back up and restore the as-delivered status of the hard disk.

Note: The "Fujitsu Siemens Computers Recovery" program also offers you the one-off facility to create system restore disks. We strongly recommend that you back up the factory default settings of the hard disk onto DVDs.

Only DVD+R or DVD-R media are to be used for backups.

If you have not created such system restore disks, Fujitsu Siemens

Computers can offer to supply installation disks (operating system, .com drivers, applications) on a chargeable basis via our Internet shop: www.fujitsu-siemens.com/recovery.

If you do not have Internet access, please contact Siemens-Fujitsu in your country. The telephone number (chargeable calls) can be found in the warranty information under "local help desks".

3.System restore using system restore disks that you have created

The system restore disks that you have created can be used to restore the default factory settings of the machine after a hard disk defect (exchanging the hard disk).

4.System restore using the Fujitsu Siemens Product Recovery CD/DVD and the Drivers & Utilities CD/DVD and Drivers / Applications CDs/DVDs

(optional depending on the machine configuration)

Your operating system is restored with the aid of the "Fujitsu Siemens Product Recovery CD/DVD". All other programs, drivers and documentation must be restored using the Drivers & Utilities CD/DVD and the (optional) Drivers / Applications CDs/DVDs supplied.

2 Restoration by activation of a "Restore checkpoint"

In case of a problem, you can restore the system to its status on an earlier date, without losing personal data files (e.g. documents, Internet favourites and e-mail). Microsoft® Windows Vista system recovery monitors changes to the computer and generates easily identifiable recovery points on a regular basis.

To restore the system to its status at an earlier date, proceed as follows:

1.Click on: "Start" – "Control Panel".

2.Under "System" click on: "System Restore".

3.Under "Tasks" click on:

"Repair Windows using System Restore"

4.You must confirm your agreement in order for the process to continue.

5.In the next step, click on "Next".

Note:

At this point, you can obtain information about the "System Restore" or create a "System Restore Point" under "Computer Protection".

6.Select an existing "System Restore Point“ from a list and confirm with "Next".

7.Click on "Next" to confirm the selected "System Restore Point".

8.Click on "Finish". The computer will restart and reset the data to the set time or recreate it.

If you have questions or require further help, press the F1 key.

The Help function can also be accessed from the Start menu. To do this, click on the "Start" button (Windows icon) at the bottom left of your screen. The Windows menu then appears. Now click on "Help and Support". Enter a keyword in the search field. The relevant help texts are then displayed.

3 System restoration using the "Fujitsu Siemens Computers Recovery" program

The "Fujitsu Siemens Computers Recovery" program allows you to restore the factory as-delivered status of your hard disk at any time.

You can choose either of the following options:

•Back up the factory default settings.

The factory default settings are backed up onto at least 3 DVDs (strongly recommended).

•Restore the factory default settings

The factory default settings are restored. This could cause your personal data to be lost!

3.1 Backing up the factory default settings

This option will only be available to you if no storage media for a system restore are included in the delivery.

We strongly recommend that you back up the factory default settings of your PC onto DVDs immediately after your purchase.

Note: The "Fujitsu Siemens Computers Recovery" program offers you the one-off facility to create system restore disks. If no empty storage media are included with your system, have at least 3 empty DVDs ready.

Only DVD+R or DVD-R media are to be used for backups.

If you have not created such system restore disks, Fujitsu Siemens Computers can offer to supply installation disks (operating system, drivers, applications) on a chargeable basis via our Internet shop: www.fujitsu-siemens.com/recovery .

If you do not have Internet access, please contact Siemens-Fujitsu in your country. The telephone number (chargeable calls) can be found in the warranty information under "local help desks".

Proceed as follows to back up the factory default settings.

1.Turn your machine on or:

If the PC is already running, switch the machine off, wait for a moment and then switch it on again.

2.During the boot process, press the F8 key at very frequent intervals, until the menu "Advanced Boot Options" appears. Repeat this process if necessary in order to gain access to this menu.

3.The "Advanced Boot Options" menu will offer you the "Repair your Computer" function. If this is not the case, use the up/down keys (↓↑) to select "Repair your Computer" and confirm with the Enter key.

4.Once Windows has loaded a few files, "System Recovery Options" will appear.

Under "Select a language" and "Select a keyboard layout:" specify the language and keyboard layout. As a rule, the language will be automatically recognised by the system and is marked in grey. Click on "Next".

5.Under "User name:" enter the user names and the "Password". The user name

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black triangle. If you have not assigned a password for the user selected, leave the	.com
"Password" field empty. Then click on "OK".

6.In the following "System Recovery Options" menu, select the option "Fujitsu Siemens Computers Recovery" with the sub-item "Easy backup and recovery of your system".

7.The "Backup / Restore data" menu will open. Select "Back up factory default settings" and click on "Next".

8.This will give you access to the DVD burner, click on "Next".

9.Select a storage medium under "Select type of disk", click on "Next".

10.You will then be asked to name the medium. Name the medium as suggested on screen (e.g. "Recovery # 1"). This labelling is necessary to ensure that the media do not become mixed up during the restore process.

11.Insert the first disk in the drive of your burner and close the drive.

The burning process will start.

The duration of the process is dependent on the configuration of your system and may therefore take several minutes.

12.When prompted, insert the next disk into the drive.

On completion of the writing process, a confirmation message will be displayed.

13.Remove the disk from the drive.

14.Select "Exit" to close the process.

3.2 Restoring the system from the hard disk

Your personal data could be lost during restoration of the factory default settings. The operating system is restored on the system partition on which the factory default settings were installed. Data on other partitions or hard disks is unaffected by this restore processes. Should your system be attacked by 'uninvited guests' from the Net, such as viruses, reformat all hard disks and restore your system with the system restore disks provided with the computer or which you have created.

Caution If you would like to set up a RAID system on your PC or notebook, you must create your system restore disks before you do so.

If you need to use these disks, it may first be necessary to terminate the RAID connection.

Please also note that, in the case of RAID systems already installed, it is possible that restoring the hard disk as described below may not function.

Caution! Personal data could be lost during restoration of the factory default settings.

Proceed as follows to restore the factory default settings:

1.Turn your machine on or:

If the PC is already running, switch the machine off, wait for a moment and then switch it on again.

2.During the boot process, press the F8 key at very frequent intervals, until the menu "Advanced Boot Options" appears. Repeat this process if necessary in order to gain access to this menu.

4.Once Windows has loaded a few files, "System Recovery Options" will appear.

5.Under "User name:" enter the user name and the "Password". The user name will also be available in the selection menu and can be called up by clicking on the black triangle. If you have not assigned a password for the user selected, leave the "Password" field empty. Then click on "OK".

6.In the following "System Recovery Options" menu, select the option "Fujitsu Siemens Computers Recovery" with the sub-item "Easy backup and recovery of your system".

7.In the next menu, select "Restore the as-delivered status" and click on "Next".

8.In the menu "Restore factory default settings", choose the option "From hard disk (recommended)" from "Select source" and confirm with "Next".

9.The next message informs you that all data could be lost. Once you have confirmed this message, your system is restored.

On completion of the restoration process, a confirmation message will be displayed.

10.Select "Exit" to close the process.

11.In the following "System Recovery Options" menu, select "Restart".

12.After the restart, you must make some adjustments. To do this, follow the onscreen instructions.

4 Restoring the system from disks

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Caution: The entire contents of the hard disk including any partitions will be lost. This action cannot be undone! If you are unsure, cancel the process and once again check the data on the target drive.

Note: The following message may appear when disks (CDs/DVDs) are inserted: "An unidentified program is attempting to access the computer" "Unidentified publisher"

Confirm this message with "Allow Access" if you are certain of the source and its origin. This query is intended to protect your operating system and is generated prior to system files being accessed. For example, it appears during the installation process for programs and drivers.

4.1 Restoring the system from disks you have created

You can restore the system to the factory default settings from disks you have created. Have all your recovery media ready and proceed as follows:

1.With the machine turned on, insert the "Recovery # 1" DVD into the optical drive.

2.Turn the machine off, wait a moment and then turn it back on.

3.When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD …" appears on the screen for the first time, press any key on the keyboard.

Caution! This message may appear after each restart during the installation process. Please ignore this message in these cases as the computer is only booted from DVD once.

4.In the course of the system restore, all the contents of your hard disk on your target drive will be deleted. If you are asked in the subsequent "Windows Boot Manager", confirm "Windows Setup [ EMS Enabled]" with the "Enter" key.

5.In the "Backup / restore data" menu, confirm the menu item "Restore factory default settings" with "Next".

6.Now follow the on-screen instructions.

7.When prompted, insert the next medium (DVD) into the drive.

On completion of the system recovery, a confirmation message will be displayed.

8.Remove the DVD from the drive.

9.Select "Exit" to close the process. Your system will now be restarted.

10.After the restart, you must make some adjustments. To do this, follow the onscreen instructions.

4.2System restore from disks supplied with the machine (optional depending on machine configuration)

4.2.1 Restoring the operating system

1.With the machine turned on. Insert the Product Recovery CD/DVD into the optical drive.

2.Turn the machine off, wait a moment and then turn it back on.

3.When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD …" appears on the screen for the first time, press any key on the keyboard.

Caution! This message will appear after each restart during the installation process. Please ignore this message in these cases as the computer is only booted from CD/DVD once.

4.In the "Install Windows" menu select "Installation Language", "Time and Currency Format" and "Keyboard or Input Method", click on "Next" and then on "Install now".

5.Accept the "Windows Licence Conditions" and click on "Next" to proceed with the installation.

6.In the "Type of Installation" menu select "User-defined".

7.In the "Where would you like to install Windows" menu, select the partition on which you would like to install your operating system.

If you would like to install Windows on a specific partition with sufficient storage capacity, select it and then click on "Next".

If you wish to create a new partition or extend, delete or format an existing one, click on "Drive options (extended)", select the desired option and click on "Next".

The installation process will start. The hard disk will be wiped and reformatted. Files from the CD/DVD will copied on to the hard disk and expanded, and functions and updates installed. This may take a few minutes. The machine will automatically report a restart.

8.Now follow the on-screen instructions until the "Welcome Screen" appears.

9.Remove the Product Recovery CD/DVD from the optical drive.

To install the drivers, additional software and to restore the online documentation, insert the Drivers & Utilities CD/DVD supplied into the optical drive.

4.2.2 Restoring additional software to PC systems (drivers, documentation)

The Drivers & Utilities CD/DVD can be used to restore the drivers, additional software and electronic documentation for your system. The restore can be performed without having to shut down Windows.

Proceed as follows:

1.While Windows is running, insert the Drivers & Utilities CD/DVD into the optical drive.

2.To do this, follow the on-screen instructions.

If your system has an optional components driver CD/DVD, to install the drivers insert it into the optical drive and follow the on-screen instructions.

4.2.3 Restoring additional software onto notebooks (drivers, documentation, hot fixes)

The Drivers & Utilities CD/DVD allows your system's drivers, software and hot fixes to be installed and restored. The installation and restore can be performed without having to shut down Windows.

Proceed as follows:

1.While Windows is running, insert the Drivers & Utilities CD/DVD into the optical

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2.Click on "Computer" in the Start Program and then on the inserted Drivers & Utilities CD/DVD.

The application will now start automatically. If it does not, click on the CD with the right mouse button and select "Open". Then start the "start.exe" file.

3.A page will now appear in which you have the facility both manually to install drivers, software and hot fixes, and also to use DeskUpdate for an automatic installation.

a)If you wish to install drivers, software or hot fixes automatically,

1.click on the "DeskUpdate" button in the upper part of the page.

2.Acknowledge the associated security warning with "Run".

3.Confirm the message "an unidentified program is attempting to access your computer" from the User Account Control with "Allow Access".

4.In the "DeskUpdate" window, click on "Validate System".

A search will now be made for drivers, software and hot fixes for your system.

5.A list of all the elements that were found will appear in the white area of the "DeskUpdate" window. You have the option of selecting individual elements and thus installing only certain drivers or software. To do this, click on the respective drivers and software, and then on "Install Highlighted Items". If you wish to install the entire list, click on "Install All".

The installation process will now start. This may take a few minutes. Under the "Check System" button is a progress bar to track progress of the installation.

6.Respond with "Cancel" to any "New Hardware Search Wizard" dialogues that appear.

After fully completing the installation, close the window.

b)If you wish to install drivers, software or hot fixes manually, follow the directions under the item "Manual Installation".

−Select a product, select a category and select an operating system.

−The click on the "Search" button. A search will now be made for elements that match your selection.

−All elements found for the selected product will now be listed by category.

−The desired drivers, software components or hot fixes can now be installed individually.

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