Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Me and My Dell For Inspiron, G-Series, XPS, and Alienware computers
- Setting up your computer
- About your computer
- Using your computer
- Ports and connectors
- Software and Applications
- Restoring your operating system
- Troubleshooting
- BIOS
- Getting help and contacting Dell
- References
Upgrading to Dell Backup and Recovery premium
1. Launch Dell Backup and Recovery.
2. Click or tap the Backup tile and select Data Backup.
3. Click or tap Upgrade to Dell Backup and Recovery Premium.
Restoring data from a system backup
1. Launch Dell Backup and Recovery.
2. Click or tap the Backup tile and select System Backup.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Restoring specific files or folders from a Full System Backup
1. Launch Dell Backup and Recovery.
2. Click or tap the Recovery tile, and then select Data Recovery.
3. Click or tap Yes, Continue.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Restoring specific files or folders from a file and folder backup
1. Launch Dell Backup and Recovery.
2. Click or tap the Recovery tile, and then select Recover your Data.
3. Click or tap Browse, choose your files and folders, then select OK.
4. Click or tap Restore Now.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Creating a full system backup
1. Launch Dell Backup and Recovery.
2. Click or tap the Backup tile, and then select System Recovery.
3. Click or tap Backup Now.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Dell Factory Image Restore
CAUTION:
Using the Dell Factory Image Restore option permanently removes any programs or drivers installed
after you received your computer. Prepare backup media of applications you need to reinstall before using Dell
Factory Image Restore.
NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on certain computers.
Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system. This option restores the software on
your hard drive to the state is was initially shipped. Any programs or files added after you received your computer—including
data files such as pictures, music, and videos—are permanently deleted.
Accessing Dell Factory Image Restore
CAUTION:
Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any
programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before performing
Dell Factory Image Restore. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if other recovery methods fail.
46 Restoring your operating system