1Log on to the computer as a local administrator.

2In Microsoft Windows Explorer, go to c:\dell\utilities\DSR.

3Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe.

NOTE: If you do not log on as a local administrator, a message appears stating that you that you must log on as administrator. Click Quit, and then log on as a local administrator.

NOTE: If the partition for PC Restore does not exist on your computer hard drive, a message appears stating that the partition was not found. Click Quit; there is no partition to delete.

4Click OK to remove the PC Restore partition on the hard drive.

5Click Yes when a confirmation message appears.

The PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is added to the free space allocation on the hard drive.

6Right-click Local Disk (C) in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that the additional disk space is available as indicated by the increased value for Free Space.

7Click Finish to close the PC Restore Removal window and restart the computer.

Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore

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

2Select Repair Your Computer.

The System Recovery Options window appears.

3Select a keyboard layout and click Next.

4To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK.

5Click Dell Factory Image Restore.

NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.

The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.

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