Dell XPS One A2420 Setup Manual page 47

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 Factory Image Restore.
Dell Factory Image Restore
1. Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo
appears, press <F8> several times to access
the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window.
2. Select Repair Your Computer.
The System Recovery Options window
3.
appears.
4. Select a keyboard layout and click
To access the recovery options, log on as a
5.
local user. To access the command prompt,
type administrator in the User name
field, then click OK.
6. Click
Factory Image Restore welcome screen
appears.
NOTE: Depending upon your configuration,
you may need to select Dell Factory Tools,
then Dell Factory Image Restore.
Click
7.
screen appears.
NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with
Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.
8. Select the check box to confirm that you
want to continue reformatting the hard drive
and restoring the system software to the
factory condition, then click Next.
Next. The restore process begins and may take
five or more minutes to complete. A message
appears when the operating system and
factory-installed applications have been
restored to factory condition.
Click
9.
System Recovery Options
Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell
Next. The Confirm Data Deletion
Finish to reboot the system.
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