Dell Inspiron 1764 Setup Manual

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57Restoring Your Operating SystemTo undo the last System Restore:NOTE: Before you undo the last systemrestore, save and close all open files andexit any open programs. Do not alter, open,or delete any files or programs until thesystem restoration is complete.Click1. Start .Click2. All Programs→ Accessories→ SystemTools→ System Restore.NOTE: The User Account Control windowmay appear. If you are an administrator onthe computer, click Continue; otherwise,contact your administrator to continue.Click3. Undo System Restore and click Next.Review your choices, and then click4. Finish.Your computer will restart and displaya confirmation that the undo process iscompleted.Dell Factory Image RestoreWARNING: 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.NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore maynot be available in certain countries or oncertain computers.Use Dell Factory Image Restore only asthe last method to restore your operatingsystem. This option restores your hard driveto the operating state it was in when youpurchased the computer. Any programs or filesadded since you received your computer—including data files—are permanentlydeleted from the hard drive. Data files includedocuments, spreadsheets, e-mail messages,