Reference Guide

Restoring your operating system
System recovery options
CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the operating system disc permanently deletes all files on your
computer. If possible, back up your data files before using these options.
You can restore the operating system on your computer using one of the following options:
Table 10. System recovery options
Option Description
Dell Backup and Recovery Use this option as the first solution to recover your operating
system.
System reinstall discs Use this option when operating system failure prevents the
use of Dell Backup and Recovery or when installing Windows
on a new or replacement hard drive.
System Restore Use this option to restore your operating system configuration
to an earlier point in time without affecting your files.
Dell Factory Image Restore Use this as the last option to restore your operating system.
This method deletes all files and applications that you might
have saved or installed on your computer.
Dell Backup and Recovery
Dell Backup and Recovery has two versions:
● Dell Backup and Recovery Basic
● Dell Backup and Recovery Premium
Table 11. Dell Backup and Recovery features
Features Basic Premium
Restore your system back to factory state
Backup files manually
Restore files from backup
Continuously backup files to minimize data loss
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