How to make recovery discs [vgn-fz29vn]

[pretnarm]

Hello

I have FZ (vgn-fz29vn) series notebook with Windows Vista Business (notebook was suplied with Home edition).

I am able to enter VAIO Recovery Center on startup pressing F10 key.

Problem is that only four options are available:

-Windows Sytem Restore

-VAIO Hardware Diagnostics

-Restore C: Drive

-Rescue Data

Recovery partition is still installed.

Is there any way to make recovery discs?

[rich912 · Accepted solution]

Hi pretnarm,

To create the recovery media (from within Windows) click Start > All Programs > Vaio Recovery Center > Vaio Recovery Center.

For more detail have a look at page 16 of your user manual.

ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/Manuals/RecoTS/2007Q3_RT_EN.pdf

Rich

[pretnarm]

Hi

Problem is that I made fresh Vista installation (not from recovery partition) and install drivers/software available on support website. Vaio Recovery Center is not available to download from support website.

Will I be able to restore original installation from Vaio partition if I use Windows Sytem Restore or Restore C: Drive?

[rich912]

Hi pretnarm,

In that case you will need to restore your Vaio back to factory settings using the HDD recovery utility (Restore C Drive) and then create your recovery media or order a set of recovery disks from support.

The out of warranty support number from the UK is 0905 0310006 (35p/min)

Rich

Message was edited by: rich912

Message was edited by: rich912

[pretnarm]

Thanks for quick reply

So if I understand correctly, using Restore C: Drive to install OS from Vaio partition will allow me creating recovery DVD/CD?

[rich912]

Restoring the C drive using the HDD recovery utility will restore your Vaio to ‘As Delivered’, hence you should have all drivers, utilities and software that the computer came with – including the Vaio Recovery Center.

Be aware that this procedure formats the hard drive and you will lose all personal data and third party programs. Make a backup of any personal data you may need.

Good luck and let us know how you get on...

Rich

[pretnarm]

Thanks again for helping

Will report back when restoring to factory settings

[rich912]

Fingers crossed