Reinstalling when Windows does not start
When Windows does not start, boot up with the System Recovery CD and from there
you can reinstall Windows.
To install Windows, an external-type ODD and a USB keyboard are required.
Connect the external-type ODD and USB keyboard before turning the computer
on. If you connect a USB keyboard during the installation, the computer will fail
to recognize the USB keyboard.
1
Insert the System Recovery CD into
the external USB ODD and restart the
computer.
2
If the Press any key to boot from
CD or DVD... message appears
while booting, press any key on the
keyboard.
3
After a while, the Options windows
such as Language, Time, Keyboard,
etc. appear. Confirm the settings and
click the Next button.
4
Since the installation step may
differ depending on the Windows
Vista version, continue the
installation according to the following
descriptions.
If a window appears which allows
you to select the operating system
to install,
click Next. Step 5 appears.
The operating system name may
differ depending on the Windows
version.
If the Select Windows Installation
window appears (for Windows
Vista SP1).
Click Install Now.
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