October 2012
Intermediate to advanced
1176 pages
27h 33m
English
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Using the System Recovery Options
For more severe problems that require repairing an existing Windows 8 installation, troubleshooting startup issues, performing system and complete PC restoration, using Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool, or getting to a command prompt, you’ll need to use the System Recovery Options. This method should only be used by experienced users who can perform such tasks from a command prompt.
To boot from the Windows disc, first make sure that the drive is enabled as a boot device in the BIOS with a higher priority than any hard drives. Insert the Windows disc into the drive. Restart the computer and follow these steps:
1. During the POST, watch for the Press Any Key To Boot From CD Or DVD prompt, and tap a key.
2. After all files load from the disc, click the Next button on the page that is prompting for language, currency, and keyboard type.
3. On the next page, click the Repair Your Computer link near the bottom of the page.
4. Windows opens the System Recovery Options dialog box, which looks for an existing installation of Windows 8. If your system requires special hard drive controller drivers, you can click the Load Drivers button so your installation of Windows 8 can be located. If you see your version of Windows 8 in the list box, select it and click the Next button.
5. The next window shows all of your options for recovery.
The System Recovery Options window provides different troubleshooting tools based on your set of circumstances:
- Startup ...
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