How to Boot Sony VAIO from CD

You can boot your Sony VAIO Windows computer from a CD in the event you want to either restore your computer back to the original factory settings, install missing drives, or correct any malfunctions that occur on behalf of a virus or malware.

Steps

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    Power on your Sony VAIO computer.
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    Insert the CD you want used to boot your computer into the optical disk drive.
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    Power off your computer.
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    Power your computer back on, and press F11 repeatedly as it boots up. Your computer will automatically boot up through the CD you inserted into the drive.[1]
    • If you inserted the Startup Recovery Disc, the Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard will automatically display on-screen when the computer boots up and walk you through restoring your system.[2]

Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://docs.esupport.sony.com/pc/VPCEG1_EH1_EJ1_EL1_series/EN/contents/02/04/01/01.html
  2. ↑ http://botcrawl.com/sony-vaio-recovery-center/

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Categories: Basic Computer Skills