Create a USB recovery drive for Windows
Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and x problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB ash drive with a minimum capacity 
of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive.
NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete.
NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site for 
latest instructions.
1  Connect the USB ash drive to your computer.
2  In Windows search, type Recovery.
3  In the search results, click Create a recovery drive.
The User Account Control window is displayed.
4  Click Yes to continue.
The Recovery Drive window is displayed.
5  Select Back up system les to the recovery drive and click Next.
6  Select the USB ash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB ash drive will be deleted.
7  Click Create.
8  Click Finish.
For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product's 
Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows 7