Dell Inspiron 0WKG9DA00 Setup Manual

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46Restoring Your Operating SystemSystem Recovery MediaCAUTION: Although the system recoverymedia is designed to preserve the datafiles on your computer, it is recommendedthat you backup your data files beforeusing the system recovery media.You can use the system recovery media, createdusing Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to returnyour hard drive to the operating state it wasin when you purchased the computer whilepersevering 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 onyour computer.Hard drive failure that prevents data from•being recovered.To restore the factory image of your computerusing the system recovery media:Insert the system recovery disc or USB key1.and restart the computer.When the DELL2. ™ logo appears, press immediately.NOTE: If you wait too long and theoperating system logo appears, continue towait until you see the Microsoft® Windows®desktop; then, shut down your computerand try again.Select the appropriate boot device from the3.list and press .Follow the instructions on the screen to4.complete the recovery process.