User Manual

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Restoring Your Operating System
system restoration is complete.
Click 1. Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→
System Tools→ System Restore.
In the welcome screen, click 2. Undo my last
restoration and then click Next.
Follow the instructions on the screen.3.
Using Dell
™
PC Restore in
Windows XP
CAUTION: Using Dell PC 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 using these options. Use PC Restore
only if System Restore did not resolve your
operating system problem.
NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and
Dell Factory Image Restore may not be
available in certain countries or on certain
computers.
Use Dell PC Restore only as the last method to
restore your operating system. These options
restore your hard drive to the operating state
it was in when you purchased the computer.
Any programs or files added since you received
your computer—including data files—are
permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data
files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail
messages, digital photos, music files, and so
on. If possible, back up all data before using PC
Restore.
Using PC Restore:
Turn on the computer.1.
During the boot process, a blue bar with
www.dell.com appears at the top of the
screen.
Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press 2.
<Ctrl><F11>. If you do not press <Ctrl><F11>
in time, let the computer finish starting, and
then restart the computer again.