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.

General Information: You can use the WinBook J1 Restore CD to reinstall Windows ME back to the factory shipped conditions. This Tech Article covers both using the Restore CD to restore your original drive to factory shipped condition, or to do a "safe" recover in order to keep your applications and data protected.

In order to proceed you will need to following items:
The WinBook J1 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. Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to Highlight DVD/CD ROM.
4. Hold the Shift key and press the Equal (=) Plus (+) key until DVD/CD ROM is at the top of the list.
5. Press the F10 key to save changes. When asks, "Save configuration changes and exit now?" use the arrows to select Yes and then Enter.

Format and Recover Hard Drive

1. Ensure that the WinBook J1 Restore CD is in the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer.
2. Read the welcome screen thoroughly and press OK.
3. Double click on the icon for Format and Recover Hard Drive.
4. Read the warning screen thoroughly and press OK.
5. When prompted to Proceed with Format (Y/N)? Press Y and then click Enter.
6. When the image has completely copied to the hard drive it will prompt you to take the Restore CD out of the CD-ROM drive and 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 your computer. Enter the number and click Next.

Recover Hard Drive Without Format

1. Ensure that the WinBook J1 Restore CD is in the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer.
2. Read the welcome screen thoroughly and press OK.
3. Double click on the icon for Recover Hard Drive Without Format.
4. Read the warning screen thoroughly and press OK.
5. When the image has completely copied to the hard drive it will prompt you to 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 your 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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