Dell Dimension 2010 Setup Manual

Also see for Dimension 2010: Service manual

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46Restoring Your Operating System6. Select Dell Factory Image Recovery andDataSafe Options and follow the instructionson the screen.NOTE: The restoration process might takean hour or more depending on the size ofthe data to be restored.NOTE: For more information, see theknowledge base article 353560 at support.dell.com.Dell Factory Image RestoreCAUTION: Using Dell Factory ImageRestore permanently deletes all data onthe hard drive and removes any programsor drivers installed after you received yourcomputer. If possible, back up the databefore using this option. Use Dell FactoryImage Restore only if System Restore didnot resolve your operating system problem.CAUTION: Dell Factory Image Restore isnot available if the hard drive is formattedor partitioned using the Operating Systemdisc.NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore maynot be available in certain countries or oncertain computers.Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as thelast method to restore your operating system.These options restore your hard drive to theoperating state it was in when you purchasedthe computer. Any programs or files added