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7Click 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.

8Click Finish to reboot the system.

Using the Operating System Media

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. See "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 42. 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. See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 45.

NOTICE: 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.

To reinstall Windows, you need the following items:

•Dell™ Operating System media

•Dell Drivers and Utilities media

NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers. Depending on the region from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer.

Reinstalling Windows Vista®

The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software.

Reinstalling Your Operating System

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Contents Dell Inspiron Quick Reference Guide June MT480 Contents Reinstalling Your Operating System Macrovision Product Notice Contents Front View About Your Dell Inspiron 518/519Back View Back Panel Connectors About Your Dell Inspiron 518/519 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Specifications Sata Sdram Player, or VCR Indicates that the network cable has been Connectors Inspiron 518/519 Video Integrated video Indicates power-on state Controls and Lights Vibration spectrum that simulates user Specifications Beep Codes TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tools Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive System Messages Page When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Test Memory Results Power Problems Solving ProblemsMemory Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsProgram stops responding Other software problems Troubleshooting Drivers Reinstalling Your Operating SystemWhat Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities media Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System Media Reinstalling Your Operating System Finding Information Using and maintaining peripherals Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpDellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help FCC Class B AppendixFCC Notice U.S. Only Macrovision Product Notice Index Index Wizard, 15 reinstalling, 49 System Restore Index
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