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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 61) 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.
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 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.
Select 5. Repair Your Computer.
Select 6. Dell Factory Image Recovery and
DataSafe Options and follow the instructions
on the screen.
NOTE: The restoration process may take an
hour or more depending on the size of the
data to be restored.
NOTE: For more information, see the
knowledge base article 353560 at
support.dell.com.