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    vgn-fz290 factory settings recovery disks

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by blue_georgia, Apr 23, 2008.

  1. blue_georgia

    blue_georgia Newbie

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    Hi, I want the original Vista install disks that should come with computers, but my new vaio didn't have any. I looked for a recovery center using the "search" function thats in the start menu, but I found nothing of the sort. I have discovered a recovery partition on my hard drive, but I do not know if I can make disks from that. If this is possible, are those the same install disks that restore my computer to factory settings?
     
    blue_georgia, Apr 23, 2008
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  2. Skyshade

    Skyshade Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    They are not really "Vista install" disks, but yes, VAIO Recovery Center can creates a set of 2 DVDs that recover your system to factory status, from the data stored in the recovery partition.

    Burning my DVD right now... ;)
     
    Skyshade, Apr 23, 2008
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    bubbatex Notebook Deity

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    btw - if you click "Help and Support" in the Start Menu, you will get a window that has a "Backup & Recovery" option - click that icon and there should be a Recovery option at the bottom.
     
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