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Dell Factory Image Restore
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Restoring Your Operating System 6. Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: The restoration process might take an hour or more depending on the size of the data to be restored. NOTE: For more information, see the knowledge base article 353560 at support. dell.com. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: 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. CAUTION: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using the Operating System disc. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Any programs or files added 46