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The current Recovery Menu supports:
Restart System:
Restarts the
PLAYSTATION®3 System.
Restore Default Settings:
Reset all system settings back to default.
Restore File System:
Checks for corrupt/missing system files.
Rebuild Database:
Rebuilds the OS for the
PLAYSTATION®3.
Restore PS3 System:
Fresh restore; Deletes everything and starts from Scratch.
System Update:
Update the
PLAYSTATION®3 System