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Restoring Your Operating System

Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local

Backup Professional

NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup
Professional may be installed on your
computer, if you ordered it at the time of
purchase.
Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional
provides additional features that allow you to:
Backup and restore your computer based on •
file types
Backup files to a local storage device•
Schedule automated backups•
To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup
Professional:
Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup 1.
icon on the taskbar.
Click 2. UPGRADE NOW!
Follow the instructions on the screen to 3.
complete the upgrade.
System Recovery Media
CAUTION: Although the system recovery
media is designed to preserve the data
files on your computer, it is recommended
that you backup your data files before
using the system recovery media.
You can use the system recovery media, created
using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return
your hard drive to the operating state it was
in when you purchased the computer while
preserving the data files on your computer.
Use the system recovery media in case of:
Operating system failure that prevents the •
use of recovery options that are installed on
your computer.
Hard drive failure that prevents data from •
being recovered.