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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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... the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. 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 Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. 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...
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... MB of low disk space. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore 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. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. Windows XP...
... MB of low disk space. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore 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. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. Windows XP...
Dell Technology Guide
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... operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. Any programs or files added since you received ... you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Data files ...
... operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. Any programs or files added since you received ... you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Data files ...
Setup Guide
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... Problems 50 Lockups and Software Problems 50 Using Support Tools 53 Dell Support Center 53 My Dell Downloads 54 System Messages 55 Hardware Troubleshooter 57 Dell Diagnostics 58 Restoring Your Operating System 62 System Restore 63 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 64 System Recovery Media 66 Dell Factory Image Restore 67 Getting Help 69 Technical Support and Customer Service 70...
... Problems 50 Lockups and Software Problems 50 Using Support Tools 53 Dell Support Center 53 My Dell Downloads 54 System Messages 55 Hardware Troubleshooter 57 Dell Diagnostics 58 Restoring Your Operating System 62 System Restore 63 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 64 System Recovery Media 66 Dell Factory Image Restore 67 Getting Help 69 Technical Support and Customer Service 70...
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... Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer using these options. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore ...Dell Digital Delivery" on your computer NOTE: After restoring your operating system, the Dell Digital Delivery application automatically downloads and installs the software you received your computer Operating System disc to the operating state it was in when you purchased with your computer. INSPIRON Restoring...
... Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer using these options. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore ...Dell Digital Delivery" on your computer NOTE: After restoring your operating system, the Dell Digital Delivery application automatically downloads and installs the software you received your computer Operating System disc to the operating state it was in when you purchased with your computer. INSPIRON Restoring...
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... the operating state it is recommended that you received your computer, while preserving the data files. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you backup your computer. Turn...
... the operating state it is recommended that you received your computer, while preserving the data files. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you backup your computer. Turn...
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To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on your computer. •...the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. then..., shut down your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . 4. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: ...
To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on your computer. •...the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. then..., shut down your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . 4. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: ...
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... several times to the operating state it was in certain countries or on . Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the computer. 2. If possible, back up the data before...
... several times to the operating state it was in certain countries or on . Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the computer. 2. If possible, back up the data before...
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...screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you want to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue...factory condition. 9. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The restore...
...screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you want to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue...factory condition. 9. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The restore...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 45 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 74 CDs, playing and creating 45 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 76 customer service 70 D DataSafe Local Backup 64 DellConnect 70 Dell Diagnostics 58 Dell Digital Delivery install software 22 Dell Factory Image Restore 67 Dell Support Center 53 Diagnostic Checklist 75 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 E email addresses for technical support 71 89 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 45 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 74 CDs, playing and creating 45 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 76 customer service 70 D DataSafe Local Backup 64 DellConnect 70 Dell Diagnostics 58 Dell Digital Delivery install software 22 Dell Factory Image Restore 67 Dell Support Center 53 Diagnostic Checklist 75 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 E email addresses for technical support 71 89 INSPIRON
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Index F finding more information 78 FTP login, anonymous 71 H hard drive activity light 29 hardware problems diagnosing 57 Hardware Troubleshooter 57 help getting assistance and support 69 I Internet connection 18 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 90 M memory problems solving 50 N network connection fixing 48 P power indicator light 29 power problems, solving 49 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 47 products information and purchasing 72 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 67
Index F finding more information 78 FTP login, anonymous 71 H hard drive activity light 29 hardware problems diagnosing 57 Hardware Troubleshooter 57 help getting assistance and support 69 I Internet connection 18 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 90 M memory problems solving 50 N network connection fixing 48 P power indicator light 29 power problems, solving 49 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 47 products information and purchasing 72 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 67