Dell ATG E6400, NU229, PP27L Using Dell Factory Image Restore, Enabling System Restore

Windows Vista:

1Click Start .

2In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>.

3Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.

Windows XP:

1Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore.

2Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.

Enabling System Restore

NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; regardless of low disk space. Therefore, the steps below apply only to Windows XP.

If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled.

To see if System Restore is enabled:

1Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System.

2Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked.

Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore

NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on certain computers.

Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to restore your operating system. This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Any programs or files added since you received your computer—including data files—are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on. If possible, back up all data before using Factory Image Restore.

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