Dell 0DTN4TA00, W01B001 setup guide Dell Factory Image Restore

Restoring Your Operating System

Dell Factory Image Restore

CAUTION: 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 this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using the Operating System disc.

NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on certain computers.

Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system. These option restores 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.

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

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.

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