Dell Factory Image Restore - Dell Dimension 2010 Setup Manual

Restoring Your Operating System
6. Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and
DataSafe Options and follow the instructions
on the screen.
NOTE: The restoration process might take
an hour or more depending on the size of
the data to be restored.
NOTE: For more information, see the
knowledge base article 353560 at support.
dell.com.
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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 using this option. Use Dell Factory
Image Restore only if System Restore did
not resolve your operating system problem.
CAUTION: Dell Factory Image Restore is
not available if the hard drive is formatted
or partitioned using the Operating System
disc.
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.
These options restore your hard drive to the
operating state it was in when you purchased
the computer. Any programs or files added