How to Restore a Sony Vaio Desktop PC

Return your Sony Vaio computer system's files back in time by completing a system restore.

Computers are indispensable tools when they are working correctly. When they fail to function as desired, they can become quite a headache. Occasionally after installing a new program or making other modifications to your Sony Vaio Desktop PC, unexpected changes may occur within your computer. Completing a system restore allows you to reset your computer's files to an earlier time when it was functioning normally. Everything you need to complete a system restore is included in your Sony Vaio Desktop PC.

Instructions

1. Log in to your computer as administrator. The system restore requires that you are logged into an account with administrator rights.

2. Click on "Start" in the lower left corner of the desktop. Point to "All Programs" and then to "Accessories" with your mouse. Point to "System Tools" and click on "System Restore."

3. Click on "System Restore" under "Pick a Task." Click on "Next" in the system restore window.

4. Select a date and time to which you want the system to restore. Use the lesser than and greater than symbol on your key board to change the selected date. Click "Next."

5. Click "Next" after confirming your selected date. Your computer's files will now be restored to the selected date.

Tips & Warnings

• Any hardware or software that was installed after your selected restoration date will have to be reinstalled.

References

• Sony: View Document
• Windows: What is System Restore?