Operating system disc, System reinstall discs – Dell Inspiron 17 (7737, Mid 2013) User Manual

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Operating System Disc

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Operating System Disc

CAUTION: Reinstalling the operating system using the operating
system disc permanently deletes all data and software from your
computer.
NOTE: The Operating System disc is optional and may not ship with your
computer.

You can use the Operating System disc to install or reinstall the operating
system on your computer. You must reinstall all drivers and software after
reinstalling the operating system using the Operating System disc.

Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating
System Disc

To reinstall the operating system:

1. Insert the operating system disc and restart the computer.

2. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately to access the

boot menu.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears,
continue to wait until your computer loads the operating system;
then, restart your computer and try again.

3. Select the CD/DVD drive from the list and press <Enter>.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

System Reinstall Discs

The system reinstall discs created using Dell Backup and Recovery allows
you to return your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you
purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer.
Use Dell Backup and Recovery to create the system reinstall discs.

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