Dell MTG24 Dell Factory Image Restore, Starting System Restore, Undoing the Last System Restore

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System Recovery Options

NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.

Starting System Restore

1.Click Start .

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

NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action.

3.Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen.

In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may undo the last system restore.

Undoing the Last System Restore

NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open,

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or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.

1.Click Start .

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

3.Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.

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 these options. 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.

These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased

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Contents XPS One Page XPS One March 2009 P/N HW049 Rev. A01 Contents Contents Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Before Setting Up Your ComputerMouse Turn on the wireless keyboard and mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Press the Computer Power Button Windows Vista Setup Set Up Media Center For Use With Optional TV Tuner Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Install the batteries included Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Front View Features Using Your XPS OneSpeakers Using Your XPS One Left Side Features Headphone or line-out connector Connects to headphones Back Panel Connectors 987Power connector Connects your computer to the AC power cable Wireless Keyboard Using the Touch Pad Customizing the Touch PadAudio Composite video Video IR connector Using the Optical Disc DriveTV Input Device Optional Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing the DesktopConnect to the Internet Optional Customizing Your Energy SettingsBacking Up Your Data Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Connect ToSolving Problems Wireless Keyboard or Mouse ProblemsNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsPower Problems If you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications Click End TaskSolving Problems Solving Problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsBeep Codes System Messages Code Repetitive Description short beepsHardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support Insert the Drivers and Utilities media System Recovery Options System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreStarting System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Reinstalling Windows Vista Before You BeginClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help DellConnect ServiceOnline Services Support.dell.comMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Automated Order-Status ServiceProduct Information Ftp.dell.comReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources If you need toSystem Model SpecificationsDrives and Devices Memory External Connectors AudioLvds DisplayPower PhysicalComputer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index ISP Index Index Page Page 0HW049A01 Page 0HW049A01 Page 0HW049A01 Page 0HW049A01 Page Printed on recycled paper