Reinstalling Windows Vista - Samsung NP-Q1 User Manual (Vista) User Manual

Reinstalling Windows Vista

You can reinstall Windows using the System Recovery Media when Windows does not work
properly.
■ 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.
■ To reinstall Windows when Windows does not boot, refer to
■ The manual describes procedures on the basis of Windows Vista Home Premium.
Reinstalling Windows may delete data (files and programs) saved on the hard disk
drive. Make sure to backup all important data. Samsung Electronics shall not be held
liable for any loss of data.
Reinstalling in Windows
● Preparation
1. Connect an external-type ODD
through the External ODD Pow-
er Port and USB Port on the left
side of the computer.
2. Connect the external-type USB
keyboard.
3. Turn the computer on to boot up
Windows.
1
Insert the System Recovery Media
into the external ODD.
2
When the AutoPlay window appears,
select Run setup.exe and tap Allow.
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