108Chapter 5.TroubleshootingReinstalling Windows (Optional)You can reinstall Windows using the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIAfor Windows when Windows is no longer working properly.(For models supplied with a SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA.)These descriptions are for Windows 7/8 and Windows Vista and forsupported models only.A• SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA may not be supplieddepending on your computer model.If you cannot start Windows, or if you want to delete•all existing data and reinstall Windows, install Windowsaccording to the descriptions in [Reinstalling whenWindows does not start].Some pictures may differ from actual product.•These descriptions may differ depending on the operating•system.Reinstalling Windows may delete data (files and programs)•saved on the hard disk drive.Make sure to backup all important data. Samsung•Electronics shall not be held liable for any loss of data.Reinstalling in Windows1 Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the CD drive.2 If the Select Windows Installation window appears, clickInstall Now. When the Select Update window appears, clickon the relevant item.If you select• Go online to get the latest updates forinstallation in the Select Update window, the latestupdates are installed and Step 4 follows. At this time, thecomputer must be connected to the Internet.For Windows 7/8, the screen asking for the operating•system to be installed may appear depending on theversion. If you click the Next button, the screen of Step3appears.3 If the User Agreement screen appears, select I accept thelicense terms and then click Next.For Windows 7/8, this screen may not appear depending onthe version.