VGN-A417M recovery Kit

[HTBonzo]

Hi, I installed windows XP pro, in my new vaio VGN-A417M, before creating recovery discs, my HD was re-formated, so I cannot access the HD recovery Utility, pls how can I restore my PC to factory setting or obtain the required recovery media kit?

[Blencogo]

Hi HTBonzo,

Welcome to Club Vaio!

Bad news I'm afraid. The recovery discs are unique to each machine and you will have to order a replacement set from Sony Vaio Link..

Cost - about $70.

A great pity you didn't make a set before you deleted the recovery partition!

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[Thalamus.]

Hi HTBonza,

Welcome to Club Vaio,

Did you actually delete the hidden recovery partition when you formatted your vaio?

Have you tried pressing F10 at boot-up to see if the recovery process starts.