Reference Guide

NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click or tap

Continue; otherwise, contact the administrator of the computer.

3. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

Undoing the last system restore

In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may undo the last system restore.

NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open,

or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.

1. Click or tap Start.

2. In the search box, type System Restore and press Enter.

3. Click or tap Undo my last restoration, click or tap Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

Operating System disc

CAUTION: Reinstalling the operating system using the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data and software

from your computer.

NOTE: The Operating System disc is optional and may not ship with your computer.

You can use the operating system disc to install or reinstall the operating system on your computer. You must reinstall all drivers and

software after reinstalling the operating system using the operating system disc.

Reinstalling the operating system using the Operating System disc

To reinstall the operating system:

1. Insert the Operating System disc and restart the computer.

2. When the DELL logo appears, press F12 immediately to access the boot menu.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until your computer loads the

operating system; then, restart your computer and try again.

3. Select the CD/DVD drive from the list and press Enter.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

System reinstall media

The system reinstall media created using Dell Backup and Recovery enables you to return your hard drive to the operating state it was

in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. Use Dell Backup and Recovery to create the

system reinstall media.

Restoring your computer using system reinstall media

To restore your computer using the system reinstall media:

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Insert the system recovery disc into the optical drive or connect the USB key and turn on the computer.

3. When the DELL logo appears, press F12 immediately to access the boot menu.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until your computer loads the

operating system; then, restart your computer and try again.

4. Highlight the media you are using to restore, and press Enter.

5. If prompted, quickly press any key to boot from the boot device.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process.