Dell Inspiron 1318 (Mid 2008) - Manual (Page 38)

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You can restore your operating system in the
following ways:
System • Restore returns your computer to an
earlier operating state without affecting data
files. Use System Restore as the first solution
for restoring your operating system and
preserving data files.
Dell
• Factory Image Restore returns your
hard drive to the operating state it was
in when you purchased the computer.
Both procedures permanently deletes all
data on the hard drive and removes any
programs installed after you received the
computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore
only if System Restore did not resolve your
operating system problem.
If you received an Operating System disc
•
with your computer, you can use it to restore
your operating system. However, using the
Operating System disc also deletes all data
on the hard drive. Use the disc only if System
Restore did not resolve your operating
system problem.
System Restore
The Windows operating systems provide
a System Restore option which allows you to
return your computer to an earlier operating
state (without affecting data files) if changes
to the hardware, software, or other system
settings have left the computer in an undesirable
operating state. Any changes that System
Restore makes to your computer are completely
reversible.
NOTICE: Make regular backups of your
data files. System Restore does not monitor
your data files or recover them.
Restoring Your Operating System