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Restoring Your Ubuntu System
Use the
Ubuntu LTS
DVD that shipped with your
computer to restore your operating system.
CAUTION: Using the Ubuntu LTS DVD
deletes all data on the hard drive.
NOTE: Your computer may or may not have
an optical drive. Use an external optical
drive or any external storage device for the
procedures that involve media.
Starting System Restore
Turn off the computer.1.
Connect an external USB optical drive 2.
into an available USB connector on your
computer.
Insert the 3.
Ubuntu LTS
DVD in the external
USB optical disc drive.
CAUTION: Using the Ubuntu LTS DVD
deletes all data on the hard drive.
Turn on the computer.4.
When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> 5.
immediately.
NOTE: The next steps change the boot
sequence for one time only. On the next
start-up, the computer boots according to
the devices specified in the system setup
program.
When the boot device list appears, highlight 6.
CD/DVD/CD-RW and press <Enter>.
Press any key to 7. Boot from CD-ROM. Follow
the instructions on the screen to complete
the installation.
Restoring Your Ubuntu System