Dell U719F specifications Using the Operating System Media

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3Select Repair Your Computer.

The System Recovery Options window appears.

4Select a keyboard layout and click Next.

5To access the recovery options, log on as a local user.

6To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK.

7Click Dell Factory Image Restore.

NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.

8On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears.

NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.

9Click 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 5 or more minutes to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition.

10Click Finish to restart the computer.

Using the Operating System Media

Before reinstalling the operating system, try the following:

•Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Returning to a Previous Device Driver Version" on page 43)

•Microsoft System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 46)

NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files from your primary hard drive to another media. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer.

To reinstall Windows, you need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed at the time you ordered your computer.

Reinstalling Software

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Contents Dell OptiPlex 360 Setup and Quick Reference Guide August U719F Contents Specifications Mini Tower Technical Support and Customer Service Contents Mini Tower Front View About Your ComputerMini Tower Back View Mini Tower Back Panel Connectors Desktop Front View Desktop Back View Desktop Back Panel Connectors Quick Setup Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Connect a USB device, such as a keyboard or mouse Connect the network cable Connect the modem Setting Up Your Computer Connect to your network Installing Your Computer in an EnclosureSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetMicrosoft Windows XP Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows Vista Operating System Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer NIC Specifications Mini Tower ComputerPCI USB LOM MHD Equivalent to 51 cm/sec 20 in/sec Specifications Desktop Computer Connectors on back panel to support microphone Expansion Bus Connectors PS/2 Back of computer Link integrity light on Storage Tips Troubleshooting TipsUsing the Hardware Troubleshooter Power ProblemsEnsure that the display is connected and powered on Lockups and Software Problems Memory ProblemsProgram stops responding Dell Diagnostics Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support UtilityTroubleshooting Tips Identifying Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities DriversReinstalling Software Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following waysUsing Dell Factory Image Restore Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreUsing the Operating System Media Reinstalling Software Finding Information Dell Technology Guide About your operating system 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 Index Reinstalling, 49 System Restore Power, 29, 35 processor, 25 Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
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