Can I Use a Restore CD on a New HD?
The native restore utilities in the Windows operating system enable you to use a restore CD on a new hard drive or even on a new computer. Use the "Backup And Restore Center" to complete the data recovery and backup tasks for your computer.
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Function
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Restore CDs made using the tools in the Windows Vista or 7 operating system can be used to restore new hard drives.
Significance
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The restore CDs contain the necessary information to recreate the system that was prescribed on the restore disc. If your computer experiences a hard drive crash or is ruined by a virus infection, you can restore quickly it using the CDs and Windows utilities.
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Process
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Insert the restore CD into your computer's disc drive and close the "Auto Play" window that opens. Click "Start" and type "Backup and restore" into the search field. Press "Enter" to open the "Backup And Restore Center." Click the "Select another backup to restore files from" option and select the restore CD in the selection window that appears.
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