NOTE: This process only sets the C: drive back to factory settings and leaves the other partitions alone. When the Dell Factory Image Restore partition has been deleted, the option to use the Dell Factory Image Restore does not appear and you must reinstall the Operating System manually, from a backup or a Windows recovery image. For more information refer to the, How to manually reinstall Windows 7 on a Dell computer section when you have the installation disks or Dell Knowledge Base article How to create and use the Dell Windows recovery image when the installation disks are not available.
All personal files, including photos, email messages, and programs are lost when you do not back up your files and data. NOTE: Remove the computer from the docking station when you are using one. NOTE: When the Advanced Boot Options menu does not appear, turn the computer off and try again you may need to hold the power button down for 15 seconds for the computer to turn off. NOTE: Use the drop-down menu to the right of User name: to select the local user or the Administrator account and enter the password for that account.
If you have not set up a password on the local user account leave the password space empty and click OK. NOTE: The restore process begins and may take some time to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. Steps to Manually install Windows 7: Back up your important files and data Disconnect nonessential devices from your computer Reinstall Windows 7 Install Dell drivers. Connect your computer to the Internet or network Install critical and recommended Windows updates Reinstall your applications Reinstall your third-party hardware and software drivers Restore your personal files and data from backups 1.
Back up your important files and data Dell recommends backing up your files and data to an external hard drive, DVDs, CDs, or other removable storage media on a regular basis. Disconnect nonessential devices from your computer. Except for the monitor, keyboard and mouse, disconnect any nonessential external device, including: Scanner Printer Modem or Network cables Mobile phone USB flash drive or other external hard drive NOTE: Remove the computer from the docking station when you are using one.
Restart your computer. When the logo appears, press the F12 key to load the Boot menu. If this menu does not appear, try restarting your computer again and pressing F12 several times when the Dell logo appears. NOTE: The signal strength is indicated by the number of green bars. Look for a listing that has the most green bars next to it it may be necessary to scroll up or down to find it.
Backup all important data and files. While the process is safe and there is little chance of a critical error, it is always a smart idea to backup important data before making large changes to your system, especially reinstallation.
Copy the important data to an external hard drive, an external flash drive, or burn them onto a DVD. Gather what you will need for installation.
Your Windows 7 product key is especially important. This can be found attached to the case that the CD came in or attached to your computer. Make a list of all the programs currently on your computer that you wish to keep so that you will be able to install them again after the reinstallation. Run the Windows 7 installation.
Stick the disc into the computer and reboot your computer. You can do this by following Step 2 of the first section of this guide. Begin the installation. You will be prompted to enter a few preferences, such as language options, and you will be asked to agree to the terms of the Windows 7 license. You cannot install Windows 7 if you do not accept the license agreement. Select the installation type. After the booting process, you will be presented with a choice: Upgrade or Custom installation.
Select the Custom installation option as this is what you'll be using to wipe your hard drive clean for a reinstallation. Format the destination drive and install to it.
Formatting a drive will wipe it clean of all data and make it suitable for reinstallation. Though formatting is not necessary, it is recommended when reinstalling to prevent potential problems with the system. Typically, Windows 7 will be installed to the C: drive.
Installing Windows 7 can take anywhere from 30 to minutes depending on your system. Finish up installation by filling out the final details. Once the installation is over, you'll be asked to name your computer and create an initial user account.
For the majority of users, the default name will suffice. After creating your user account, you can use it to log onto your freshly reinstalled Windows 7 operating system.
Restore your backed up data and programs. If you had anything to back up, now would be the time to transfer the files back onto your computer. If you made a list of programs you'd like to keep, this would also be the time to download and install them. Method 4. Try the built in repairing tools with your operating system if you do not want to do a clean install of Windows 7. Pressing F8 repeatedly during the boot-up process will allow you to access the Recovery Console built into your Windows Installation.
Note: Not all versions of Windows 7 have this feature, but its a good checking point for troubleshooting. You can try to access your command prompt from the recovery console to fix things on your PC that just could not be fixed through typical methods. Boot up into the Recovery Console by pressing F8 during the boot up process. Press it repeatedly to ensure your keystroke registers with Windows during booting. Click on the Command Prompt text highlighted in blue. This should take care of any MBR Problems that may arise.
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