NOTE: If you wish to verify the Recovery Media image as it is being written to the flash drive, click to place a check in the box next to Verify my media was created correctly (slower) before clicking the Create Media button.
NOTE: If prompted for an administrator password or a User Account Control prompt is displayed, type the appropriate password, click Continue or click Yes.
VAIO computers released before the Fall of 2010 do not have the hardware and software required to allow a USB Flash Drive to be recognized as appropriate for Recovery Media creation.īefore the Recovery Media can be created, you will need to be aware of the following requirements and conditions: IMPORTANT: Recovery Media creation using a USB Flash Drive is only supported on VAIO® computers released in the Fall of 2010 or later. Check Applicable Products and Categories for details. IMPORTANT: This article applies only to specific products and/or operating systems. This procedure will assist you in making Recovery Media using a USB Flash Drive. Recovery Media can be created using a USB Flash Drive which can give you the ability to restore your computer in the event of a storage device failure, system malfunction, or to start a VAIO Care Rescue procedure when the computer cannot start properly.