Dell D06D setup guide Restoring Your Operating System

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Restoring Your Operating System

3.Select Repair Your Computer.

The System Recovery Options window appears.

4.Select a keyboard layout and click Next.

5.To access the recovery options, log on

as a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK.

6.Click Dell Factory Image Restore.

The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.

NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.

7.Click Next.

The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears.

NOTE: If you do not want to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.

8.Select the check box to confirm that you want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to the factory condition, then click Next.

The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition.

9.Click Finish to restart the computer.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE 2011 03 Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect 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 Connect to the Internet Optional Set Up the TV Tuner OptionalSetting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionSetting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Using Your Inspiron Desktop Front View FeaturesUsing 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 Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Dell DataSafe Online Backup Dell StageUsing Your Inspiron Desktop Solving Problems Beep CodesWired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Power Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Solving Problems Solving Problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterMy Dell Downloads System Messages Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell ePSA Diagnostics Starting Dell PC Checkup Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System RestoreDell DataSafe Local Backup Undoing the Last System RestoreDell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional System Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectDell Support E-mail Addresses Online ServicesDell Support Websites Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting Help Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code Before You CallGetting Help Contacting Dell Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeFinding More Information and Resources Processor SpecificationsComputer Model Drives System ChipsetVideo MemoryAudio Battery Internal ConnectorsExternal Connectors Physical PowerCommunication Computer Environment Appendix Index ISP Index