Dell XPS 625 manual Dell Factory Image Restore

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These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Any programs or files added since you received your computer—including data files—are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on. If possible, back up all data before using Factory Image Restore.

Dell Factory Image Restore

1.Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press <F8> several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window.

2.Select Repair Your Computer.

3.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.

System Recovery Options

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.

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

8.Click 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.

9.Click Finish to reboot the system.

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Contents

Setup Guide Page Model DCDR01 December 2008 P/N KW082 Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your XPSConnect the Display Connect Using the VGA ConnectorConnect the Video Cable to the Display Connect Using a DVI Connector Connect Using an Hdmi ConnectorConnect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Network Cable OptionalConnect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your XPS Front View Features Using Your XPSHeadphone connector Connects to headphones Power button Turns the power on or off when pressedPower supply test switch Used to test the power supply Back View FeaturesUsing Your XPS Back Panel Connectors Using Your XPS Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopBacking Up Your Data Customizing Your Energy SettingsNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Power ProblemsSolving Problems 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 If the computer stops respondingStart menu Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsSystem Messages Using Support ToolsClick Start → Help and Support Hardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities media System Restore System Recovery OptionsStarting System Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows VistaBefore you Begin System Recovery Options Getting Help Online Services ServiceDellConnect Support.dell.comAutomated Order-Status Service AutoTech ServiceMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.comGetting Help Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Compliance Computer Model SpecificationsMemory DrivesComputer Information Expansion Slots Expansion BusVideo System Board ConnectorsAudio IDE Power External connectorsPhysical Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice AppendixIndex Index Network connection Index Page