Dell Technology Guide
Page 19
... 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 System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting...
... 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 System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 265
... your data files or recover them. Any changes that System Restore makes to restore 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 drive to the...
... your data files or recover them. Any changes that System Restore makes to restore 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 drive to the...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 267
... disk is unchecked. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Restoring Your Operating System 267 Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does...
... disk is unchecked. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Restoring Your Operating System 267 Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 268
... several times to complete. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the...
... several times to complete. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the...
Setup Guide
Page 6
Contents Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support Center 37 My Dell Downloads 38 System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 47 System Recovery Media 49 Dell Factory Image Restore 50 Getting Help 52 Technical Support and Customer Service 53 DellConnect 53 Online Services 54 Automated...
Contents Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support Center 37 My Dell Downloads 38 System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 47 System Recovery Media 49 Dell Factory Image Restore 50 Getting Help 52 Technical Support and Customer Service 53 DellConnect 53 Online Services 54 Automated...
Setup Guide
Page 47
... your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use 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 received your computer ...The Operating System disc may not ship with your data files before using any of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your computer....
... your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use 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 received your computer ...The Operating System disc may not ship with your data files before using any of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your computer....
Setup Guide
Page 49
... on your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you received your computer to : • Backup and restore your computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any ... installed after you to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer before using...
... on your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you received your computer to : • Backup and restore your computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any ... installed after you to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer before using...
Setup Guide
Page 51
... are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long... the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery process. 49 To restore the factory image of your computer using the system recovery media. then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. Use the system recovery media...
... are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long... the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery process. 49 To restore the factory image of your computer using the system recovery media. then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. Use the system recovery media...
Setup Guide
Page 52
... files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Advanced Boot...
... files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Advanced Boot...
Setup Guide
Page 53
...name field, then click OK. 6. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. 3. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select Repair Your ...Computer. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Click Finish to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to...
...name field, then click OK. 6. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. 3. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select Repair Your ...Computer. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Click Finish to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to...
Setup Guide
Page 78
Index processor 62 products information and purchasing 55 R resources, finding more 60 restoring factory image 50 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 56 software features 28 software problems 34 solving problems 31 specifications 62 support email addresses 54 support sites worldwide 54 76 System Messages 38 system recovery media 8 T technical support 53 U USB PowerShare 18 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 56 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 35 setup 8 wired network network cable, connecting 6 wireless network connection 10
Index processor 62 products information and purchasing 55 R resources, finding more 60 restoring factory image 50 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 56 software features 28 software problems 34 solving problems 31 specifications 62 support email addresses 54 support sites worldwide 54 76 System Messages 38 system recovery media 8 T technical support 53 U USB PowerShare 18 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 56 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 35 setup 8 wired network network cable, connecting 6 wireless network connection 10