Dell P08E series, 7HR9P Starting Dell Factory Image Restore, Confirm Data Deletion screen appears

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Restoring Your Operating System

Starting Dell Factory Image Restore

1.Turn on the computer.

2.When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F8> several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again.

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.

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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 Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.

8.Select the check box to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring 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 reboot the system.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE February 2010 P/N 7HR9P Rev. A01 Contents Index Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen Install the SIM Card Optional Battery bay SIM card slot Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display Optional WlanConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Control PanelConnect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features Front View Features Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status LightPower Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status Computer statesComputer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom Windows Mobility Center System Setup Bios UtilityMultimedia Control Keys Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia KeyUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery lock latch Battery release latch Start → Programs→ FastAccess Software FeaturesFastAccess Facial Recognition Productivity and CommunicationDell DataSafe Online Backup Entertainment and MultimediaAdd an Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems If a program stops responding Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click ApplicationsTo run the Program Compatability Wizard If you have other software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Tab at support.dell.comMy Dell Downloads System MessagesUsing Support Tools Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invokedIf PSA is not invoked Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Option UseSystem Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional Click Upgrade NowSystem Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Confirm Data Deletion screen appearsGetting Help Technical Support Customer Service DellConnectOnline Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Locating Your Service Tag Before You CallDiagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELLGetting Help Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeIf you need to Dell Support Center. To launch the DellProcessor SpecificationsComputer Model System ChipsetConnectors Media Card ReaderCommunications AudioVideo Touch Pad CameraKeyboard DisplayBattery AC AdapterPhysical Computer Environment Storage To 95%Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter Regulatory Electricity Model number Voltage FrequencyIndex Index USB 25 Page Page 07HR9PA01