78Restoring Your Operating SystemDell DataSafe LocalBackupCAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe LocalBackup to restore your operating systempermanently removes any programsor drivers installed after you receivedyour computer. Create backup media ofapplications you need to install on yourcomputer before using Dell DataSafeLocal Backup. Use Dell DataSafe LocalBackup only if System Restore did notresolve your operating system problem.CAUTION: Although Dell DatasafeLocal Backup is designed to preservethe data files on your computer, it isrecommended that you backup yourdata files before using the Dell DataSafeLocal Backup.NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup isnot available on your computer, use DellFactory Image Restore (see “Dell FactoryImage Restore” on page 81) to restoreyour operating system.You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup torestore your hard drive to the operating stateit was in when you purchased your computer,while preserving the data files.Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to:• Backup and restore your computer to anearlier operating state• Create system recovery media (see “CreateSystem Recovery Media (Recommended)”on page 12)
