How Do I Boot a Sony Vaio From a Windows Recovery Disk?

Windows recovery disks are either CDs or DVDs, depending on the operating system.

Vaio is a brand of laptop computer produced by the Sony electronics company. Like any type of computer, you may need to boot it up from a Windows recovery disk instead of the built-in hard drive. This is usually the case when you need to repair your Windows operating system or install a fresh version of Windows.

Things You'll Need

• Windows recovery disk

Instructions

1. Insert the Windows recovery disk into your Sony Vaio computer.

2. Restart your computer. The Sony Vaio should automatically boot with the Windows recovery disk.

3. Press the "F11" key repeatedly during startup if it does not automatically boot from the disk.

4. Select your CD drive from the boot menu. Your computer should now start up from the disk instead of the hard drive.

Tips & Warnings

• If your computer did not come with a Windows recovery disk, you may be able to get one by contacting Sony support at 239-768-7669.

• Follow the onscreen instructions after booting from the recovery disk to repair or reinstall Windows.

References

• Sony eSupport: How to Install the Windows XP Operating System and Vaio Applications

Resources

• Sony eSupport: Contact Support