Dell Inspiron 0M41FVA00, Setup Manual

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Restoring Your Operating System
You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to
restore your hard drive to the operating state
it 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 an •
earlier operating state
Create system recovery media
•
Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic
To restore the factory image while preserving
the data files:
Turn off your computer. 1.
Disconnect all the devices (USB drive,
2.
printer, etc.) connected to the computer and
remove any newly added internal hardware.
NOTE:
Do not disconnect the display,
keyboard, mouse, or the AC adapter.
Turn on your computer. 3.
When the DELL 4.
™
logo appears, press <F8>
several times to access the Advanced Boot
Options window.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the
operating system logo appears, continue to
wait until you see the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
desktop; then, shut down your computer
and try again.