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Restoring Your Operating System
NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is
not available on your computer, use Dell
Factory Image Restore (see “Dell Factory
Image Restore” on page 56) to restore your
operating system.
You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to
restore your hard drive to the operating state
it was in when you purchased your computer,
while preserving the data files on your
computer.
Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to:
Backup and restore your computer to an •
earlier operating state
Create system recovery media•
Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic
To restore the factory image while preserving
the data files:
Turn off your computer.1.
Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, 2.
printer, etc.) connected to the computer and
remove any newly added internal hardware.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the mouse or the
AC adapter.
Turn on your computer.3.
When the DELL4.
™
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, continue to
wait until you see the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
desktop; then, shut down your computer
and try again.