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There are two variations of the system restore utility included on the hard disk drive of the WinBook J4. The options are identical but are organized slightly differently on the two versions. To determine which version you have you will have to enter the recovery screen and look in the lower right corner of the screen. Turn the unit on and after the WinBook J4 screen is displayed, you will see "Press F10 to start recovery," press the F10 key. You will see the Starting System Recovery screen and the WinBook Emergency Recovery CD screen will then appear. If you see version FAAMAAAZ or GAAMAAAZ use the steps immediately below. If it is version FAAMAACZ or GAAMAACZ use the steps further down the page.

Do a System Recovery with Version FAAMAAAZ or GAAMAAAZ

Do a Non-Destructive System Recovery of Windows XP:

Note: This option will replace the operating system files and drivers and will maintain all system settings and data files.

1. Turn the unit on and after the WinBook J4 screen is displayed, you will see "Press F10 to start recovery," press the F10 key.
2. You will see the Starting System Recovery screen and the WinBook Emergency Recovery CD screen will then appear with the Non-destructive System Recover selected.
3. In the System Recovery window, click the Next button.
4. A window will appear asking if you still want to continue with the System Recovery, click the Yes button.
5. The System Recovery process will begin.
6. When the System Recovery has completed a window will appear telling you to click on the Restart button. Click the Restart button and the computer will restart.

Do a System Recovery without Format of Windows XP:

Note: The following process will recover Windows XP and will maintain your data, however, it may relocate some or all of your data. Any files replaced will be moved to C:\Backup. Your applications will normally have to be reinstalled in order to be run correctly.

1. Turn the unit on and after the WinBook J4 screen is displayed, you will see "Press F10 to start recovery," press the F10 key.
2. You will see the Starting System Recovery screen and the WinBook Emergency Recovery CD screen will then appear with the Non-destructive System Recover selected.
3. In the System Recovery window click the Advanced Options button in the lower left of the window.
4. On the Recovery Options window, click System Recovery – No Format, and click the Next button.
5. Click Yes when asked if you want to continue with the System Recovery.
6. The System Recovery process will begin.
7. When the System Recovery has completed a window will appear telling you to click on the Restart button. Click the Restart button and the computer will restart.

Do a Format and Recover of Windows XP:

Note: The following steps will completely remove all applications and data and restore Windows XP and the drivers on the unit.

1. Turn the unit on and after the WinBook J4 screen is displayed, you will see "Press F10 to start recovery," press the F10 key.
2. You will see the Starting System Recovery screen and the WinBook Emergency Recovery CD screen will then appear with the Non-destructive System Recover selected.
3. In the System Recovery window click the Advanced Options button in the lower left of the window.
4. On the Recovery Options window, click System Recovery – Quick Format, and click the Next button.
5. Click Yes when asked if you want to continue with the System Recovery.
6. You will see a warning that all files including data files will be lost. Click Yes to continue.
7. The System Recovery process will begin.
8. When the System Recovery has completed a window will appear telling you to click on the Restart button. Click the Restart button and the computer will restart.

Do a System Recovery with Version FAAMAACZ or GAAMAACZ

Do a Non-Destructive System Recovery of Windows XP:

Note: This option will replace the operating system files and drivers and will maintain all system settings and data files.

1. Turn the unit on and after the WinBook J4 screen is displayed, you will see "Press F10 to start recovery," press the F10 key.
2. You will see the Starting System Recovery screen and the WinBook Emergency Recovery CD screen will then appear with the Non-destructive System Recover selected.
3. In the System Recovery window, click the Next button.
4. A window will appear asking if you still want to continue with the System Recovery, click the Yes button.
5. The System Recovery process will begin.
6. When the System Recovery has completed a window will appear telling you to click on the Restart button. Click the Restart button and the computer will restart.

Do a System Recovery without Format of Windows XP:

Note: The following process will recover Windows XP and will maintain your data, however, it may relocate some or all of your data. Any files replaced will be moved to C:\ My Old Disk Structure. Your applications will normally have to be reinstalled in order to be run correctly.

1. Turn the unit on and after the WinBook J4 screen is displayed, you will see "Press F10 to start recovery," press the F10 key.
2. You will see the Starting System Recovery screen and the WinBook Emergency Recovery CD screen will then appear.
3. On the Recovery Options window, click System Recovery – No Format, and click the Next button.
4. Click Yes when asked if you want to continue with the System Recovery.
5. The System Recovery process will begin.
6. When the System Recovery has completed a window will appear telling you to click on the Restart button. Click the Restart button and the computer will restart.

Do a Format and Recover of Windows XP:

Note: The following steps will completely remove all applications and data and restore Windows XP and the drivers on the unit.

1. Turn the unit on and after the WinBook J4 screen is displayed, you will see "Press F10 to start recovery," press the F10 key.
2. You will see the Starting System Recovery screen and the WinBook Emergency Recovery CD screen will then appear.
3. On the Recovery Options window, click System Recovery – Quick Format, and click the Next button.
4. Click Yes when asked if you want to continue with the System Recovery.
5. You will see a warning that all files including data files will be lost. Click Yes to continue.
6. The System Recovery process will begin.
7. When the System Recovery has completed a window will appear telling you to click on the Restart button. Click the Restart button and the computer will restart.
   

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