In that case I would guess it hasn't worked. I presume the Smart Restore option allows you to keep all your existing data, is that right? I have to say it sounds as if your hard disk has got a major fault. What other options do you get with a Packard Bell restore?
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Do you know that we're all in line for succession to the throne? Really?
Well, if forty-eight million, two hundred thousand, seven hundred and one people died I'd be Queen.