Dell 0NWK08A01, DCRM setup guide Restoring Your Operating System, Option Use

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Restoring Your Operating System

You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:

CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer. If possible, backup your data files before using these options.

Option	Use

System Restore	as the first solution

Dell DataSafe Local Backup	when System Restore does not resolve your problem

System recovery media	when operating system failure prevents the use of System
	Restore and DataSafe Local Backup
	when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard
	drive

Dell Factory Image Restore	to restore your computer to the operating state it was in
	when you received your computer

Operating System disc	to reinstall only the operating system on your computer

NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE June 2010 P/N NWK08 Rev. A01 Contents Index Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Display Connection Type Computer Cable Display Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Create System Recovery Media Recommended Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel Connect to the Internet window appears Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Front View FeaturesUsing Your Studio XPS Desktop Top View Features USB 2.0 connectors 3 Connect Hard-drive activity light Turns onBack View Features Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Back Panel Connectors Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Add an Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Remove a Category or IconDell DataSafe Online Backup Beep Code Possible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Wired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections If the network connection is lostPower Problems If the power light is solid amber If you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications If a program stops responding End the programClick End Task Start menu Assistance from Dell Technical Using Support ToolsDell Support Center About Your System SystemMy Dell Downloads System MessagesCPU fan failure CPU fan has failed. CPU Hardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Option UseUndoing the Last System Restore System RestoreStarting System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell DataSafe Local Backup Dell DataSafe Local Backup BasicClick Upgrade Now Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup ProfessionalSelect Repair Your Computer System Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectDell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELLFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeDell Support Center. To launch the Dell Computer Information SpecificationsComputer Model DrivesExternal Connectors MemoryAudio CommunicationVideo Expansion SlotsMemory Card Reader PowerPhysical Computer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter DcrmIndex Index Index Page Page 0NWK08A01