Dell D06D setup guide Restoring Your Operating System

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Restoring Your Operating System

You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:

CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. If possible, backup your data files before using these options.

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
	System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup
	when installing the Dell factory-installed software 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 System disc	to reinstall only the operating system on your computer

NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE 2011 03 Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron DesktopConnect the Display Connection Type Computer Cable Display Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button Set Up the Operating System Create System Recovery Media Recommended Setting Up a Wired Connection Set Up the TV Tuner OptionalConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionSetting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Front View Features Using Your Inspiron DesktopUsing Your Inspiron Desktop Using Your Inspiron Desktop Using Your Inspiron Desktop Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Desktop Back Panel Connectors Using Your Inspiron Desktop Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Dell Stage Dell DataSafe Online BackupUsing Your Inspiron Desktop Beep Codes Solving ProblemsWireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections Power Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Solving Problems Solving Problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsMy Dell Downloads System Messages Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsStarting Dell ePSA Diagnostics Starting Dell PC Checkup Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local BackupDell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional System Recovery Media Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell Support Websites Online ServicesDell Support E-mail Addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting Help Before You Call Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service CodeGetting Help Contacting Dell If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesFinding More Information and Resources System Chipset SpecificationsComputer Model Drives ProcessorAudio MemoryVideo External Connectors Internal ConnectorsBattery Communication PowerPhysical Computer Environment Appendix Index ISP Index