43Restoring Your Operating SystemStarting System RestoreClick1. Start .In the2. Start Search box, type SystemRestore and press .NOTE: The User Account Control windowmay appear. If you are an administrator onthe computer, click Continue; otherwise,contact your administrator to continue thedesired action.Click3. Next and follow the remaining promptson the screen.In the event that System Restore did not resolvethe issue, you may undo the last system restore.Undoing the Last System RestoreNOTE: 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 .In the2. Start Search box, type SystemRestore and press .Click3. Undo my last restoration and clickNext.Dell Factory Image RestoreNOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restorepermanently deletes all data on the harddrive and removes any programs or driversinstalled after you received your computer.If possible, back up the data before usingthese options. Use Dell Factory ImageRestore only if System Restore did notresolve your operating system problem.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 theDownloaded from LpManual.com Manuals