Table of Contents:

1. System Restore
   
2. PC Restore
   
3. Manual Reinstallation
   

Step 1:

System Restore

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System Restore is a Microsoft® Windows® tool, built into the operating system, designed to protect and repair the OS. When an install failure or data corruption occurs, System Restore can return a system to working condition without a full reinstallation.

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If you were directed to this article by another article or support wizard, you may have already attempted System Restore.

Time to Complete: 20 - 30 Minutes.

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Step 2:

PC Restore

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Available on many Dell™ Dimension™ and Inspiron™ computers, Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec™ is a hidden partition on your hard drive that contains an exact copy of your computer's original factory software. With PC Restore, you can restore your computer to the original state it was shipped in to you from Dell and in a fraction of the time a manual reinstallation would require.

Time to Complete: 30 - 60 Minutes.

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Step 3:

Manual Reinstallation

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Manual reinstallation can be the most time consuming and difficult method of those available. You will reinstall the operating system directly from the CD or DVD, install the drivers, configure the OS, install critical and recommended updates, install your applications and, if available, restore backed up data files.

Time to Complete: 120+ Minutes.

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