Reinstalling the operating system can fix many software-related issues on the computer, whether it is running slow or infected with malware.
When your computer cannot boot into the operating system after repeated attempts, SupportAssist OS Recovery automatically starts on supported computers. This recovery environment helps diagnose hardware issues, backup files, repair the computer, or restore the computer to factory defaults.
Dell Technologies recommends using SupportAssist OS Recovery on supported Dell computers. Learn how to Restore your Computer Using SupportAssist OS Recovery.
To repair or restore your operating system to its original factory image, learn how to Reinstall Windows or Linux using the Dell OS Recovery Image. Here, you can learn how to create USB recovery media for Windows or Linux using a Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer.
For a list of options for restoring or reinstalling Windows 11 or Windows 10, see the following articles:
Watch this video to learn how to reset your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer.
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Watch this video to learn how to run System Restore in Windows 10.
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