- 1). Insert a USB stick into a free USB port on your computer and back up your personal files.
- 2). Remove the USB stick and shut down your computer. Disconnect any other external devices you may have installed -- printers, MP3s etc.
- 3). Start up the computer and press the "ESC" key immediately to change to boot sequence.
- 4). Insert the system-recovery CD and wait for it to appear on the boot-device list. Use the arrow keys to scroll to it, then press enter.
- 5). Press the "R" key to initiate the system-recovery process then follow the on-screen instructions. Once the process is finished, your computer will restart itself.
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