Dell XPS 15Z (L511Z, Mid 2011) - Manual (Page 67)

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Restoring Your Operating System
Dell DataSafe Local
Backup
CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local
Backup to restore your operating system
permanently removes any programs
or drivers installed after you received
your computer. Create backup media of
applications you need to install on your
computer before using Dell DataSafe
Local Backup. Use Dell DataSafe Local
Backup only if System Restore did not
resolve your operating system problem.
CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe
Local Backup is designed to preserve
the data files on your computer, it is
recommended that you backup your
data files before using Dell DataSafe
Local Backup.
NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is
not available on your computer, use Dell
Factory Image Restore (see “Dell Factory
Image Restore” on page 68) to restore
your operating system.
You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to
restore your hard drive to the operating state
it was in when you purchased your computer,
while preserving the data files.
Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to:
Backup and restore your computer to an •
earlier operating state
Create system recovery media (see “Create
•
System Recovery Media (Recommended)“
on page 10)
Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic
To restore the operating system and Dell
factory‑installed software while preserving
the data files:
Turn off your computer. 1.
Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, 2.
printer, and so on) connected to the
computer and remove any newly added
internal hardware.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the
AC adapter.