DELL 02T7WRA02 User Manual

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Restoring Your Operating System 
 
System Recovery Media
CAUTION: Although the system recovery 
media is designed to preserve the data 
files on your computer, it is recommended 
that you backup your data files before 
using the system recovery media.
You can use the system recovery media, created 
using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, 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 the system recovery media in case of:
Operating system failure that prevents the 
use of recovery options that are installed on 
your computer.
Hard drive failure that prevents data from 
being recovered.
To restore the factory image of your computer 
using the system recovery media:
Insert the system recovery disc or USB key 
1. 
and restart the computer.
When the DELL
2. 
™ 
logo appears, press <F12> 
immediately.
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.
Select the appropriate boot device from the 
3. 
list and press <Enter>.
Follow the instructions on the screen to 
complete the recovery process.