Dell D03M setup guide Restoring Your Operating System

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Restoring Your Operating System

You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:

CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. If possible, backup your data files before using these options.

Option

Use

 

 

System Restore

as the first solution

 

 

Dell DataSafe Local Backup

when System Restore does not resolve your problem

 

 

System recovery media

when operating system failure prevents the use of

 

System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup

 

when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a

 

newly installed hard drive

 

 

Dell Factory Image Restore

to restore your computer to the operating state it was in

 

when you received your computer

 

 

Operating System disc

to reinstall only the operating system on your computer

 

 

NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE September 2010 P/N Hpxjp Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Lifting Your Computer Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the Display Connection Type Computer Cable Display Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button Set Up the Operating System Create System Recovery Media Recommended Connect to the Internet Optional Set Up the TV Tuner OptionalSetting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionSetting Up Your XPS Desktop Front View Features Using Your XPS DesktopUsing Your XPS Desktop Top View Features Using Your XPS Desktop Using Your XPS Desktop Using Your XPS Desktop Back View Features Using Your XPS Desktop Back Panel Connectors Using Your XPS Desktop Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Remove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an IconDell DataSafe Online Backup Beep Codes Solving ProblemsWired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Power Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Solving Problems Solving Problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsMy Dell Downloads System Messages Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsStarting Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell PC Checkup Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local BackupDell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional System Recovery Media Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell Support E-mail Addresses Online ServicesDell Support Websites Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting Help Before You Call Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service CodeGetting Help Contacting Dell If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesFinding More Information and Resources System Chipset SpecificationsComputer Model ProcessorVideo MemoryAudio External Connectors Internal ConnectorsPhysical BatteryPower CommunicationComputer Environment Appendix Index ISP Index
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