Windows – How format and re-install new OS on Sony VAIO

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I bought a new Sony VAIO SVE17135CXB and I want to format the whole drive, set up partitions and install clean OS. But i have couple of questions before I do that:

  1. Do I have to do this like I would on a normal PC? Boot Windows from DVD/USB and do all the stuff from there?
  2. There is some space reserved for a recovery image. Can I format that as well?
  3. Will the "assist" button work after re-installing or do I have to fix it afterwards?
  4. In the app menu I have a column called "VAIO APPS". Can I still have that column? (one named with "VAIO APPS")
  5. Do I have to re-install all VAIO-only related features or they will be ready with the new OS?

Best Answer

  1. yes
  2. yes, but than you cannot recover your computer from this partition
  3. can you explain it? if you're talking about additional keys such as multimedia probably you have to install additional software
  4. no, you can't
  5. I don't understand, could you explain?
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