
To use such an update, you must download a disk image from Seagate and burn the image to a CD-ROM. Seagate may occasionally offer updates to the Replica hard disk recovery software. If you cannot replace the old computer with an identical one, or if security features interfere with recovery, Seagate recommends that you instead restore only your data files to the new computer without attempting to recover the entire system.Ĭreating an Updated CD-ROM for Hard Disk Recovery In addition, certain security features, such as fingerprint readers, may prevent successful recovery. Any difference whatsoever can cause recovery to fail because of inconsistencies between the hardware and restored software. The recovery may complete but during boot Windows may prompt for activation. The replacement computer must be identical to the original in every respect. Note: If your computer is rendered unusable through loss or damage, you may be able to recover to an identical replacement computer using the procedure below. When you replace a malfunctioning hard disk with a new one, you must use a new hard disk that's at least as large as the original hard disk. Replica makes it possible to completely recover from a hard disk malfunction by restoring your fully backed-up computer to a new drive or drives.

Therefore, Seagate recommends that you print this section and store it with the CD-ROM that you received with the product.

Note: Should you ever need the information in this section, you will not have access to it because your PC will be non-functional.
