Hard Drive Recovery

IDesign, Imedia, IXtreme range of computers

Note: All Data will be lost make sure you back up

• Insert the red Packard Bell boot floppy disk into the floppy disk
• Restart/switch on the computer.
• If you have created the backup CD’s then insert Disk 1 NOW
• The computer will load from the disk and display the following message:

1. Standard System Restore: this will return the computer to its "out of the box" state.
2. Advanced Options: this will allow you to restore Microsoft® Windows® XP without the additional software (this can be installed later if required).
3. Tools: this option allows access MS DOS utilities such as FDISK and Format.
4. Cancel and return to DOS: exits the program and returns to an MS DOS prompt.

• Select “1” on the keyboard to continue
• The recovery will take 30 mins to 1:30 hrs.
• Change CD’s as prompted
• Once complete don’t forget to remove the floppy disk before you reboot.