Dell Precision M2400 (Mid 2008) - Manual (Page 54)

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Reinstalling Software
Windows Vista:
1 Click Start .
2 In the Start Search box, type
System Restore and press .
3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.
Windows XP:
1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System
Restore.
2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.
Enabling System Restore
NOTE:
Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; regardless of low disk
space. Therefore, the steps below apply only to Windows XP.
If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space
available, System Restore is automatically disabled.
To see if System Restore is enabled:
1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System.
2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is
unchecked.
Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore
NOTICE:
Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the
hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your
computer. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Use Dell Factory
Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system
problem.
NOTE:
Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on
certain computers.
Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to
restore your operating system. This option restores your hard drive to the
operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Any programs or
files added since you received your computer—including data files—are
permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data files include documents,
spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on. If
possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore.
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