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... 262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating ...Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
... 262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating ...Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
Dell Technology Guide
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... (without affecting data files. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your operating system. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to the...
... (without affecting data files. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your operating system. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to the...
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... XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. If possible, back up...
... XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. If possible, back up...
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... files added since you purchased the computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and...
... files added since you purchased the computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and...
Setup Guide
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Contents Using Support Tools 48 Dell Support Center 48 My Dell Downloads 49 System Messages 49 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 52 Restoring Your Operating System 56 System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 60 Dell Factory Image Restore 61 Getting Help 64 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online Services 66 Automated Order...
Contents Using Support Tools 48 Dell Support Center 48 My Dell Downloads 49 System Messages 49 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 52 Restoring Your Operating System 56 System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 60 Dell Factory Image Restore 61 Getting Help 64 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online Services 66 Automated Order...
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...INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using those options. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore... using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the ...
...INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using those options. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore... using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the ...
Setup Guide
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... times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer. 2. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 61) to restore your computer and try again. 5. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. NOTE...
... times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer. 2. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 61) to restore your computer and try again. 5. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. NOTE...
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... long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. 61 NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes ...the instructions on the screen to wait until you received your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the system recovery disc or USB...
... long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. 61 NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes ...the instructions on the screen to wait until you received your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the system recovery disc or USB...
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... Options window. Select Repair Your Computer. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 3. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several...
... Options window. Select Repair Your Computer. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 3. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several...
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... may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears...
... may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears...