NOTE: You, the customer, are solely responsible for data security. WinBook strongly recommends that you perform a backup of all personal data contained on your system prior to performing this procedure. Warning: WinBook will NOT be held responsible for any data loss incurred during this process.

In order to proceed you will need to following items:
The WinBook X1 Windows ME Restore CD and the Product Key(located on the bottom of the unit.)

Changing The Boot Sequence to allow booting from the Restore CD.

1. As the computer is starting up, Press the F2 key continuously about 2 times a second, you must do this as soon as you press the power button and until you see the blue Setup Screen.
2. Use the Right Arrow key to move to the Boot Menu (along the top of the screen).
3. Press the F5 key twice this will move the INTERNAL HARD DRIVE to the bottom.
4. Press the Arrow Up key twice and Floppy will be highlighted.  Press the F5 key once  and the CD-ROM/DVD will be on the top of the list.
5. Press F10 to save changes. When asked if you wish to save changes, press Y and then Enter.

Format and Recover Hard Drive

WARNING! Using this option will remove all data from the computer. If you wish to recover Windows and not Format the Hard Drive, then follow the Recover Hard Drive Without Format instructions below.

1. Ensure that the WinBook X1 Restore CD is in the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer
2. Read the warning screen thoroughly and then press OK.
3. Double click on the icon for Format and Recover Hard Drive.
4. Read the warning screen thoroughly and then press OK.
5. When prompted to Proceed with Format (Y/N)? Press Y and then hit Enter.
6. When the image has completely copied to the hard drive (process takes approximately 35-40 min) it will prompt you to remove the CD and then press OK to restart the computer.
7. Once windows loads it will prompt you to insert your registration information. Once this information has been inserted Windows will ask you for the Product Key. This is on the Microsoft Label on the bottom of the computer. Enter the number and click Next.

Recover Hard Drive Without Format

1. Ensure that the WinBook X1 Restore CD is in the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer.
2. Read the warning screen thoroughly and then press OK.
3. Double click on the icon for Recover Hard Drive Without Format.
4. Read the warning screen thoroughly and then press OK.  The system will now start unpacking files.
5. When the image has completely copied to the hard drive it will prompt you to press OK to restart your system. When you see this message remove the restore CD from your CD-ROM drive. Then press OK to restart the computer.
6. Once windows loads it will prompt you to insert your registration information. Once this information has been inserted Windows will ask you for the Product Key. This is on the Microsoft Label on the bottom of the computer. Enter the number and click Next.

Installing PowerDVD software or Adaptec EZ-CD Creator software 

If your computer came preinstalled with either the PowerDVD software or Adaptec EZ-CD creator you will need to reinstall that software with the CD that came with the computer after running the Restore CD on the Computer. This can be done be placing the CD in the CD-ROM drive and following the on screen instructions.

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