System Restoration

The process of
bringing back the
computer system, or
the compatible
Operating System and
its application
software working and
in good performance.

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System restoration could
be done using a System
Backup, an image file of
the system and its
applications or performing
the Clean Install where
you are going to start the
restoration using the
installation disc
compatible to the unit.
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As a beginner, it is
recommended that you
understand the
processes involved in
System Restoration
using Clean Install.

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Here are the processes in
performing the clean install:
1. Back up or save all the
important files. If there are
existing important files like
pictures, music, video,
documents or applications,
save it first to another
computer or to an external
storage device.

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2. Access the BIOS
and set the First
Boot to Optical Disc
Drive and set the
Second Boot to
Hard Disk Drive.

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3. Insert the Installation Disc (Compatible Operating
System) inside the Optical Disc Drive. Remember, the
O.S. should be compatible to your computer
motherboard.

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4. The Setup Process will involve the
following:

M.S. Windows XP Installation Setup Screen M.S. Windows 7 Installation Setup Screen

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b. License Agreement. Click Agree and continue on the next step.

M.S. Windows XP License Agreement M.S. Windows 7 License Agreement

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 c. The Partitioning or Disc Allocation. You should have the estimated disc space for the Softwares or programs you will
install on Drive C, then allocate a disc space with a free space at least half of the allocated space. This depends upon the user
needs, so a plan carefully. You might consider to allocate another space for another partition such as Drive D for your system
back up.

M.S. Windows XP Partitioning M.S. Windows 7 partitioning

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d. The Re-Format or the Format process. After you allocated a disc space, Drive C should be selected for System setup then
by clicking Next button, the Setup will automatically Re-Format/Format or erase and clean the partition so it will be ready
for the copying of system files.

M.S. Windows XP Formatting Screen

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e. The Copying of system files to drive C. After the setup Re-Format/Format the drive C, system files will be copied which
will be used to start the Installation/Re-Installation of the Operating System.

M.S. Windows XP Copying Screen M.S. Windows 7 Installing Windows Screen

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f. The Installation/Re-Installation of Operating System. If the copying is successful, the system will reboot
automatically then just wait for the bootable (copied program files in Drive C) files to run so the Installation
setup will begin.

M.S. Windows XP Installation M.S. Windows 7 Installation

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g. Fill up important information. Important data should be input like Computer name, User and Password,
Network, Time and Date, CD Key or License Key are necessary to finish the installation process.

Computer name and Organization on MS Windows XP M.S. Windows 7 Computer Name

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Regional and Language Options on MS Windows XP

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 Product Key 25 characters on MS Windows XP
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M.S. Windows XP Workgroup Name option M.S. Windows 7 Network connection option
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 Date and Time on MS Windows XP
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M.S. Windows XP Welcome Screen M.S. Windows 7 Welcome Screen
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M.S. Windows XP Desktop M.S. Windows 7 Desktop

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5. Reboot the computer and Install the Compatible Drivers for your computer
devices like Video, Audio, Chipset and Network adapter.

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