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2      In the Control Panel window, click

	System and Maintenance

, and then click

	Back Up and Restore Center

.

3      Under Back up files or your entire computer, click

Back up files

.

If the User Account Control window appears, and you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password, or click

Continue

.

4      On the Where do you want to save your backup? page, choose the location in which to save the backup. To do this, click either  On a hard disk, CD, or DVD or  On a network, and then specify the location.

If you select a hard disk, be sure to save the backup to an external drive such as a USB key or USB hard drive.

5      Click

Next

.

6      On the Which file types do you want to backup? page, click to select the check boxes next to the types of files that you want to back up, and then click

Next

.

7      On the How often do you want to create a backup? page, leave the defaults as they are and click

Save settings and start backup

 to back up the files to the specified location.

Backup will save the files in the background and may take several minutes to complete. If you specified a removable drive, Backup may prompt you to enter an additional blank disc if more than one is necessary to hold all your files. Be sure to label your discs thoroughly (such as "My Files Disc 1" etc.) so you can quickly restore them later.

Once the Backup Complete message appears, you are ready to proceed with the next step.

 Notice:

For additional resources to help resolve issues not covered under Dell's limited hardware warranty, click here.

 Note:

An external peripheral is a device that connects to a port on the front, side or back of the computer, like a printer or memory key.

• Scanner
• Printer
• Modem or Network cables
• Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
• USB flash drive or other external Hard Drive
• Any other external devices (e.g., USB-attached devices)
• Remove the computer from the docking station, if you are using one.

	Notice:
	Restoring the original factory image erases ALL existing data. This includes files, folders, programs, drivers, E-mails, photos. Before performing a PC Restore, back up all personal files. If you do not back up your personal files, the data will be lost.

1    Turn on the computer.

2   As the computer starts, press <F8> on the keyboard until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen.

	Note:
	You must press <F8> before the Windows logo appears on the screen. If you press <F8> after the Windows logo appears on the screen, the Advanced Boot Options menu will not appear on the screen. If you do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart the computer, and then repeat this step until you see the menu on the screen.

3    Press the <Down Arrow> on the keyboard to select Repair Your Computer on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press <Enter>.

4    Specify the language settings that you want, and then click Next.

5    Log in as a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK.

6    Click Dell Factory Image Restore.

7    In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next.

8    Click to select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition check box.

9    Click Next. 
The computer is restored to the default factory configuration.

10    When the restore operation is completed, click Finish to restart the computer.

The software is now installed as it was when the computer was first received.

2      In the Control Panel window, click

	System and Maintenance

, and then click

	Back Up and Restore Center

.

3      Under Restore files or your entire computer, click Advanced Restore.

4      On the What do you want to restore? page, click  Files from a backup made on a different computer and click

Next

.

5      Locate the backup you created earlier by browsing to it now. If you saved the backup to CD(s) or DVD, insert that disc now. Once the backup is located and selected, click

Next

.

6      On the Select the files and folders to restore page, click Restore everything in this backup then click

Next

.

Backup will restore the files to your computer. If you are restoring from a removable drive and used more than one blank disc, Backup will prompt you to enter the next disc in the set as necessary. Depending on the number of files and their sizes, this process may take several minutes.

 Notice:

For additional resources to help resolve issues not covered under Dell's limited hardware warranty, click here.