Operating System Reinstallation, Before You Begin | Dell P03T

7.Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears.

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

8.Select 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 restart the computer.

Restoring Your Operating System

Operating System

Reinstallation

Before You Begin

If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver.

CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer.

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Dell P03T Operating System Reinstallation, Before You Begin, Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears

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Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N V0K33 Rev. A00 Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Battery bay Install the SIM Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless Optional To enable wireless Ensure that your computer is turned on Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Connection Click Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionConnect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features AC Adapter Indicator light statusBattery charge level Battery Scroll Touch Pad Gestures Setting the Touch Pad Sensitivity Customizing the Touch Pad SettingsClick Start → Control Panel→ Multi-finger Media Controls System Setup Bios UtilityFunction Key Behavior, select Multimedia or Function Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Battery release latches Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Click Set up backupTransferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your Data Remove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an Icon Beep Code Possible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes If the wireless network connection is lost Network ProblemsWireless Connections Wired Connections Power Problems Solving Problems Click Applications Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding Windows Vista If you have other software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Assistance from Dell Technical System Messages Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Restoring Your Operating System Before You Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer Service Dell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status Service Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Visit support.dell.com Contacting Dell If you need to See Finding More Information and Resources See If you need to Computer Information Basic SpecificationsSystem Model Processor Communications ConnectorsCamera Display Battery Physical AC Adapter Relative humidity maximum Computer Environment Basic Specifications Macrovision Product Notice Appendix Importer Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page 0V0K33A00