Dell XPS 8300 (Late 2010) - Manual (Page 50)

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Restoring Your Operating System
NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is
not available on your computer, use Dell
Factory Image Restore (see “Dell Factory
Image Restore” on page 51) 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 14)
Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic
To restore your 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.
3. Turn on your computer.
4. When the DELL logo appears, press <F8>
several times to access the Advanced Boot
Options window.
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.