NEC Versa Quick Start Manual

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NEC Versa Quick Start Guide - Page 23Smart RestoreEnglishSmart RestoreSmart Restore is a program that allows you to remove or reinstall the software shippedwith your computer safely, without deleting any other files. With Smart Restore youcan also restore your original hardware configuration, should you have problems withdrivers. A series of tools also allows you to perform checks and maintenance tasks onyour computer to ensure that it runs properly any time you need it.Starting Smart Restore1. Save your current work and close all running applications.2. If applicable, insert the Master CD 1 into its drive.3. From Windows, click on Start, select Programs, Tools and click on SmartRestore.Note: if you chose to be able to restore your configuration from the network, the startmenu shortcut for Smart Restore has been automatically updated. If you had alreadyremoved this shortcut, you can still access SmartRestore via the executable file thatcan now be found at the relevant network path.On the Smart Restore main screen, several tabs are available:➤ Software (default tab): to remove or reinstall software,➤ Hardware: to reset your hardware to its original factory settings,➤ Floppy Disk icon: if your notebook is equipped with a floppy disk drive, insert ablank floppy and click on this icon to create a Recovery Boot Floppy.➤ CD icon: to create either one or a set of Master CDs (if your system is equippedwith a CD-RW drive).➤ Magnifying glass icon: if a Master CD is inserted in your CD-ROM drive, clickon the magnifying glass to perform a Master CD Check.Removing and Reinstalling SoftwareSmart Restore allows you to remove or reinstall the software that was preloaded onyour computer.You may want to remove a program if:➤ You do not use this program any longer.➤ You want to free some space on your hard disk.You may want to reinstall a program if:➤ It has been corrupted and does not work any longer,➤ It keeps generating errors on the computer.N22_01_QSG.book Page 23 Thursday, November 14, 2002 10:22 AM