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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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... after you received the computer. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. Any changes that System Restore makes to restore your computer are completely reversible. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Using Microsoft®... 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 computer to...
... after you received the computer. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. Any changes that System Restore makes to restore your computer are completely reversible. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Using Microsoft®... 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 computer to...
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... using these options. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; 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.
... using these options. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; 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.
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...appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User ...in when you purchased the computer. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, ...
...appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User ...in when you purchased the computer. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, ...
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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...
Setup Guide
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... Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not 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. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System...
... Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not 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. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System...
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... open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on the screen. 58 Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you undo the last system...
... open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on the screen. 58 Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you undo the last system...
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... data files. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected 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. NOTE: If you see the knowledge base article 353560 at support....dell.com. 59 Select Repair Your Computer. 6. NOTE: Do not disconnect the keyboard, mouse, or the power cable. 3. NOTE: For more ...
... data files. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected 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. NOTE: If you see the knowledge base article 353560 at support....dell.com. 59 Select Repair Your Computer. 6. NOTE: Do not disconnect the keyboard, mouse, or the power cable. 3. NOTE: For more ...
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... media is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . 4. then, shut down your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your data files...on your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to complete the recovery process. 61 Follow the ...
... media is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . 4. then, shut down your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your data files...on your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to complete the recovery process. 61 Follow the ...
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... since you purchased the computer. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. 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 You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on...
... since you purchased the computer. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. 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 You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on...
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... to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your computer...
... to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your computer...
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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