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Restoring the PS3 system

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Delete data on the hard disk drive

Find out how to delete data on the PS3 system's hard disk drive.

You can delete all data on the system's hard disk and restore from the current setting under Settings to the default settings by selecting Settings > [System Settings] > [Restore PS3™ System].

You can shorten the time required to perform this operation by selecting [Quick Format] from the list of hard disk format options. It is recommended that you select [Full Format] when formatting a hard disk that contains important or sensitive data.

After you complete the operation and restart the system, the initial setup screen will be displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform initial setup of the system software.

Restoring the PS3 system

Limitations of the data transfer utility

Find out which types of data cannot be transferred using the data transfer utility.


Delete data on the hard disk drive


Restore default settings

Find out important information about restoring your PS3 settings data.


Transfer data to another PS3 system

Find out how to transfer data to another PS3 system.


Use the data transfer utility

You can transfer (copy or move) data that is saved on one PS3 system's hard disk to another PS3 system's hard disk using an Ethernet cable.


Back up content to another PS3

Find out how you can transfer your content to another PS3.


Restore data that has been backed up

Find out how to restore backed up data after replacing your PS3 system's hard disk.

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