Restoring Your Operating System
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Dell Factory Image Restore
Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last
method to restore your operating system. This 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.
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 admin-
istrator in the User name field, then click OK.
6.Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell
Factory Image Restore welcome screen
appears.
7.Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen
appears.
NOTICE: Dell Factory Image Restore permanently
deletes all data on your hard drive, including any
programs or drivers you have installed. If possible,
back up your data before using Dell Factory Image
Restore. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only
when System Restore does not resolve your
operating system problem.
NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be
available in certain countries or on certain
computers.
NOTE:
*Make sure to plug in the adapter first before
running the Dell Factory Image Restore. Please
be patient until the restore process is completely
finished.
*Please make sure to turn on the Wireless switch
when restoring your computer.