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Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system on your computer using one of the following options:
CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer. If
possible, backup your data files before using these options.
Option Use
System Restore as the first solution
Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem
System recovery media
when operating system failure prevents the use of System Restore and DataSafe
Local Backup
when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore
to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your
computer
Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer
Related Information
System Restore
Dell DataSafe Local Backup
Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic
Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional
System Recovery Media
Dell Factory Image Restore
Operating System Disc
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