System Configuration 2-31Fixing the Operating SystemFollow these steps to restore the operating system (Windows 98 andWindows 2000 only) to a state for retrieving and backing up data withoutrepartitioning or reformatting the hard drive. Once all data is backed up, performanother NEC OS Restore using the Auto or Custom mode.The Auto and OS Restore programs delete all the data onthe hard drive. If possible, back up all data before performingan OS restore with these options.1. Launch the NEC OS Restore CD and follow the prompts to get to theRestore Mode screen (see “Launching the OS Restore CD”).2. Click Fix OS to do a basic operating system restore. The Fix OS screenappears and displays two options (Back and Continue).3. Click Continue. The Installing Applications screen appears, showing thestatus of the restore. It also displays the version of Windows OS beinginstalled. The installation can take from 5 to 10 minutes.Note: The drivers and other software componentsrequired for the operating system are also loaded from theCD.After the OS finishes loading, the “Operating System Restore Completed”screen appears.4. Remove the CD from the CD tray.5. Click OK to reboot.This completes the OS Restore (or “Fix OS”) procedure. The system is now in astate where data can be backed up. System settings previously located in theC:\WINDOWS directory are now in a backup directory C:\WINDOWS.ORG.Some or all applications might not exhibit full functionalityafter the Fix OS is performed. To restore the system to itsfactory-installed state, perform another OS Restore usingthe Auto or Custom option.
