Dell Inspiron 535s (Early 2009) - Manual (Page 39)

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INSPIRON
You can restore your operating system in the
following ways:
System • Restore returns your computer to an
earlier operating state without affecting data
files. Use System Restore as the first solution
for restoring your operating system and
preserving data files.
Dell
• Factory Image Restore returns your hard
drive to the operating state it was in when
you purchased the computer. This procedure
permanently deletes all data on the hard drive
and remove any programs installed after you
received the computer. Use Dell Factory Image
Restore only if System Restore did not resolve
your operating system problem.
If you received an Operating System disc with •
your computer, you can use it to restore your
operating system. However, using the Operating
System disc also deletes all data on the hard
drive. Use the disc only if System Restore did
not resolve your operating system problem.
System Recovery Options