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... 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...
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...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 restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was...
...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 restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was...
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... of low disk space. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your operating system. If you received your operating system problem. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on...
... of low disk space. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your operating system. If you received your operating system problem. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on...
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... a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 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 as a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you...
... a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 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 as a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you...
Setup Guide
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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...
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... resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not...with your computer. 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 received your computer Operating...
... resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not...with your computer. 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 received your computer Operating...
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... computer. 47 Turn on page 50) 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 operating system. Disconnect all regions. Prepare backup media of applications you to install on...
... computer. 47 Turn on page 50) 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 operating system. Disconnect all regions. Prepare backup media of applications you to install on...
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To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If ..., 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. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. You can use of your computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery...
To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If ..., 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. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. You can use of your computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery...
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... access the Advanced Boot Options Window. If possible, back up the data before using these options. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue... computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. This option restores your hard drive to restore your operating system. Turn on . Data files include documents, spreadsheets, ...
... access the Advanced Boot Options Window. If possible, back up the data before using these options. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue... computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. This option restores your hard drive to restore your operating system. Turn on . Data files include documents, spreadsheets, ...
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... appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to the factory condition, then click Next. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data... Deletion screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. 3. Restoring Your Operating System 8. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with Factory Image Restore...
... appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to the factory condition, then click Next. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data... Deletion screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. 3. Restoring Your Operating System 8. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with Factory Image Restore...
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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