Dell P17F setup guide Restoring Your Operating System

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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.

Restoring Your Operating System

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 Page Contents Using Support Tools Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up the Operating System Set Up Microsoft WindowsSet Up Ubuntu Create System Recovery Media Recommended Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card Optional SIM card slot Battery bay Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display Optional Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up Your Internet Connection Right View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Battery Status Light Status Lights and IndicatorsPower Button Light/Power Indicator Light Disabling Battery ChargingComputer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Touch Pad GesturesZoom System Setup Multimedia Control KeysWindows Mobility Center Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Emergency Eject Hole Using the Optical DriveUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover Optional Top cover Release button Back of the computer Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery lock latch Battery release latch Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesFastAccess Facial Recognition Productivity and CommunicationDell DataSafe Online Backup Dell Stage Using Your Inspiron Laptop Beep Codes Solving ProblemsNetwork Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems Memory ProblemsSolving Problems Solving Problems Solving Problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsMy Dell Downloads Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Click Exit to reboot your computer 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 ServiceOnline Services Dell Support WebsitesDell 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 Getting Help If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesFinding More Information and Resources Memory SpecificationsComputer Model Computer InformationUSB ConnectorsAudio Media Card ReaderKeyboard CommunicationsVideo CameraDisplay Battery Touch PadPhysical AC Adapter Computer Environment Appendix Index ISP Index Index Page