Restoring your operating system, Inspiron – Dell Inspiron Mini 10v (1018, Mid 2010) User Manual
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Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:
CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the
Operating System disc to restore your
operating system will permanently delete all data files on your computer. If possible, backup
your data files before using these options.
Option
Use
System Restore
as the first solution
Dell DataSafe Local Backup
when System Restore does not resolve your problem
System recovery media
when operating system failure prevents the use of System
Restore and DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard
drive
Dell Factory Image Restore
to restore your computer to the operating state it was in
when you received your computer
Operating System disc
to reinstall only the operating system on your computer
NOTE: The
Operating System disc may not ship with your computer.
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