Dell Datasafe Local Backup Basic - Dell XPS 15 Setup Manual

Restoring Your Operating System

Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic

To restore the operating system and Dell
factory‑installed software while preserving
the data files:
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive,
printer, and so on) connected to the
computer and remove any newly added
internal hardware.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC
adapter.
3. Turn on your computer.
4. When the DELL logo appears, press <F8>
several times to access the Advanced Boot
Options window.
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NOTE: If you wait too long and the
operating system logo appears, continue
to wait until you see the Microsoft
Windows desktop; then, shut down your
computer and try again.
5. Select Repair Your Computer.
6. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and
Emergency Backup from the System
Recovery Options menu and follow the
instructions on the screen.
NOTE: The restoration process may take
an hour or more depending on the size
of the data to be restored.
NOTE: For more information, see
knowledge base article 353560 at
support.dell.com.