Dell Inspiron 1764 (Early 2010) - Manual (Page 59)

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Restoring Your Operating System
To undo the last System Restore:
NOTE: Before you undo the last system
restore, save and close all open files and
exit any open programs. Do not alter, open,
or delete any files or programs until the
system restoration is complete.
Click 1. Start .
Click 2. All Programs → Accessories→ System
Tools → System Restore.
NOTE: The User Account Control window
may appear. If you are an administrator on
the computer, click Continue; otherwise,
contact your administrator to continue.
Click 3. Undo System Restore and click Next.
Review your choices, and then click 4. Finish.
Your computer will restart and display
a confirmation that the undo process is
completed.
Dell Factory Image Restore
WARNING: 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.
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,