Dell 0NWK08A01, DCRM setup guide Performing Dell Factory Image Restore

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Restoring Your Operating System

Performing 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.

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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 Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.

8.Click 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 restart the 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 Dell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconDell DataSafe Online Backup Beep Code Possible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired 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 Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAssistance from Dell Technical 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 UseSystem Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last 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 Specifications Computer ModelComputer Information DrivesExternal Connectors MemoryCommunication VideoAudio Expansion SlotsMemory Card Reader PowerPhysical Computer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter DcrmIndex Index Index Page Page 0NWK08A01