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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...for 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...for 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
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...with your computer are completely reversible. 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 ... the computer. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you purchased the computer. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to an earlier operating state...
...with your computer are completely reversible. 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 ... the computer. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you purchased the computer. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to an earlier operating state...
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...; System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Therefore, the steps below apply only to...
...; System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Therefore, the steps below apply only to...
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... include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. Any programs or files added since you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and... the computer. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the computer. To access the command prompt,...
... include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. Any programs or files added since you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and... the computer. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the computer. To access the command prompt,...
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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 51 Restoring Your Operating System 56 System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Getting Help 64 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online Services 66 Automated...
Contents Using Support Tools 48 Dell Support Center 48 My Dell Downloads 49 System Messages 49 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 51 Restoring Your Operating System 56 System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Getting Help 64 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online Services 66 Automated...
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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you...
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... on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 62) to install on the screen. 58 Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is recommended...
... on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 62) to install on the screen. 58 Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is recommended...
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...; Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to be restored. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see the knowledge base article 353560 at support.dell.com. 59 Restoring Your Operating System 4. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from...
...; Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to be restored. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see the knowledge base article 353560 at support.dell.com. 59 Restoring Your Operating System 4. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from...
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..., shut down your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you backup your data files before using the system recovery media. To restore the factory image of : • Operating system failure that prevents the ... system recovery media in when you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. 61 Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, ...
..., shut down your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you backup your data files before using the system recovery media. To restore the factory image of : • Operating system failure that prevents the ... system recovery media in when you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. 61 Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, ...
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Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 62 NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your operating system. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer- This option restores your...
Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 62 NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your operating system. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer- This option restores your...
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... log on the computer. 2. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 63 Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Select Repair Your Computer. NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again...the User name field, then click OK. 6. Select the check box to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The restore process begins and may need to confirm that you see the Microsoft® Windows...
... log on the computer. 2. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 63 Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Select Repair Your Computer. NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again...the User name field, then click OK. 6. Select the check box to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The restore process begins and may need to confirm that you see the Microsoft® Windows...
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Index help getting assistance and support 64 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 44 N network connection fixing 42 P power problems, solving 42 power strips, using 6 86 problems, solving 41 products information and purchasing 67 R resources, finding more 74 restoring factory image 62 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 68 software features 38 software problems 45 solving problems 41 specifications 76 support e-mail addresses 66 support sites worldwide 66
Index help getting assistance and support 64 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 44 N network connection fixing 42 P power problems, solving 42 power strips, using 6 86 problems, solving 41 products information and purchasing 67 R resources, finding more 74 restoring factory image 62 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 68 software features 38 software problems 45 solving problems 41 specifications 76 support e-mail addresses 66 support sites worldwide 66