Dell Factory Image Restore - Dell Inspiron C3W6D Setup Manual

Restoring Your Operating System

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.
NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may
not be available in certain countries or on
certain computers.
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You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only
as the last method to restore your operating
system. This option restores 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 Dell Factory Image
Restore.