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Create a USB recovery drive for
Windows
Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with
Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 16 GB is required to
create the recovery drive.
NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete.
NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows
installed. Refer to the
1
Connect the USB flash drive to your computer.
2
In Windows search, type Recovery.
3
In the search results, click Create a recovery drive.
The User Account Control window is displayed.
4
Click Yes to continue.
The Recovery Drive window is displayed.
5
Select Back up system files to the recovery drive and click Next.
6
Select the USB flash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted.
7
Click Create.
8
Click Finish.
For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive,
see the Troubleshooting section of your product's Service Manual at
www.dell.com/support/manuals.
Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive
CAUTION: This process formats the hard drive and removes all data on your
computer. Ensure that you back up data on your computer before beginning
this task.
NOTE: Before reinstalling Windows, ensure your computer has more than 2
GB of memory and more than 32 GB of storage space.
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Microsoft support site
for latest instructions.
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