Dell P03T setup guide Operating System Reinstallation, Before You Begin

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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 checkbox 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 restart the computer.

Restoring Your Operating System

Operating System

Reinstallation

Before You Begin

If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver.

CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N V0K33 Rev. A00 Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Battery bay Install the SIM OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless Optional To enable wireless Ensure that your computer is turned on Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionConnect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features AC Adapter Indicator light statusBattery charge level BatteryScroll Touch Pad GesturesSetting the Touch Pad Sensitivity Customizing the Touch Pad SettingsClick Start → Control Panel→ Multi-finger Media Controls System Setup Bios UtilityFunction Key Behavior, select Multimedia or Function Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Battery release latches Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Click Set up backupTransferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataRemove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an IconBeep Code Possible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes If the wireless network connection is lost Network ProblemsWireless Connections Wired ConnectionsPower Problems Solving Problems Click Applications Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops respondingWindows Vista If you have other software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Assistance from Dell TechnicalSystem Messages Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Restoring Your Operating System Before You Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsGetting 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 Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesSee If you need toComputer Information Basic SpecificationsSystem Model ProcessorCommunications ConnectorsCamera Display BatteryPhysical AC AdapterRelative humidity maximum Computer EnvironmentBasic Specifications Macrovision Product Notice AppendixImporter Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page 0V0K33A00

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