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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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... system problem. • If you received the computer. Any changes that System Restore makes to your operating system problem. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer are completely reversible. However, using the Operating System ...the computer in an undesirable operating state. 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...
... system problem. • If you received the computer. Any changes that System Restore makes to your operating system problem. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer are completely reversible. However, using the Operating System ...the computer in an undesirable operating state. 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...
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..., click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. 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. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the...
..., click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. 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. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the...
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...from the hard drive. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to confirm that you purchased the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The System Recovery Options window appears..... 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to complete. Data files include documents, ...
...from the hard drive. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to confirm that you purchased the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The System Recovery Options window appears..... 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to complete. Data files include documents, ...
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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...
Setup Guide
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... when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to reinstall only the operating system on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 56 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System...
... when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to reinstall only the operating system on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 56 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System...
Setup Guide
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... appears, continue to wait until you to: • Backup and restore your computer to restore your operating system. NOTE: For more depending on the screen. then, shut down your computer, while preserving the data files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer. 4. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter...
... appears, continue to wait until you to: • Backup and restore your computer to restore your operating system. NOTE: For more depending on the screen. then, shut down your computer, while preserving the data files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer. 4. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter...
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...system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you received your computer. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after...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 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. Insert the system ...
...system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you received your computer. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after...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 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. Insert the system ...
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...drive. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access the recovery options, log on as the last method to restore your computer- Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so ...on the computer. 2. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. 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...
...drive. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access the recovery options, log on as the last method to restore your computer- Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so ...on the computer. 2. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. 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...
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... appears. Click Next. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to factory condition. 9. Click Finish to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Restoring Your Operating System 63 6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to reboot the system. Select the...
... appears. Click Next. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to factory condition. 9. Click Finish to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Restoring Your Operating System 63 6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to reboot the system. Select the...