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Reinstalling Software
Restoring Your Operating System
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 PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory 
Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the 
operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Both 
permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs 
installed after you received the computer. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell 
Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your 
operating system problem.
Operating System installation media can be used to perform a reinstall of 
your operating system. However, using the Operating System installation 
media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the media only if System 
Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.
Using Microsoft
 
Windows
 
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). Using System Restore can be helpful if changes to the 
system hardware, software, or settings have left the computer in an 
undesirable operating state. For information on using System Restore, see the 
Windows Help and Support Center (click Start, then click Help and 
Support).
 
NOTICE: 
System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them. Make 
regular backups of your data files.
Starting System Restore
Windows XP:
 
NOTICE: 
Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and 
close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any 
files or programs until the system restoration process is complete.