- Startup Repair
- System Restore
- Complete PC Restore
- Memory Diagnostic Tool
- Command Prompt option
These options are to be found on the Windows 7 DVD and are sometimes on the Recovery Partition of an OEM system when no DVD has been supplied.
Check system documentation for more information.
How to access the System Recovery Options in Windows 7
1. Using a Windows 7 DVD
2. Using a Recovery Partition
1. Using a Windows 7 DVD
Reboot your PC with the Windows 7 DVD in the drive.
Screen 1
When you see the Press any key to boot from DVD... prompt, do so.
Screen 2
Loading files might take some time.
Screen 3
Starting Windows
Screen 4
Select language, time and keyboard
Click Next
Screen 5
Click Repair Your Computer
Screen 6
Select the operating system to repair.
Click Next
Click Next even if no operating system is shown for selection.
Screen 7
Click the option you want to use
2. Using a Recovery Partition
Reboot the computer and press F8 repeatedly until the Advanced Boot Options screen below appears.
If the Windows 7 logo appears instead reboot and try again.
In the case of a dual boot system you must first select the operating system you wish to repair and then press F8
Screen 1
If the System Recovery Options have been installed on a Recovery Partition there will be an extra entry called Repair Your Computer.
Use the arrow keys to select this option.
Press Enter
Screen 2
Select language, time and keyboard
Click Next
Screen 3
Select the User name and type the appropriate password
Screen 4
Select the operating system to repair
Click Next
Click Next even if no operating system is shown for selection.
Screen 5
Click the option you want to use
If you have any problems or need help please post your questions in Windows Vista & Windows 7 Support
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