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Remove everything and reinstall SLED
Sometimes you want to perform detailed reformatting of your computer, or you want to remove personal
information before you give away or recycle your computer. The process described in this section provides a
speedy, simple way to return the computer to its original state. This option removes all personal data,
applications, and settings from your computer, and reinstalls the Linux operating system.
IMPORTANT:
any personal information you wish to retain.
You can initiate this option by using the
To use the
f11
Press
f11
while the computer boots.
– or –
Press and hold
The following options are available:
●
Cancel/Reboot—Reboots the system. No recovery or restore activity is performed.
●
Recover/Repair System—This option repairs a system that is not working properly and preserves user
data.
●
Restore Factory System—This option restores the system back to the original factory state. User data is
not preserved.
Select an option and follow the on-screen instructions.
This option does not provide backups of your information. Before using this option, back up
key:
f11
as you press the power button.
f11
key.
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