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December 21st, 2022 21:00

Dell SupportAssist backup restore

I have created backup of files using Dell SupportAssist recovery tool.

OS is recovered and ran the support assist tool to update the files, drivers etc. all goes well.

Now i am unable to restore the backed up files as there is no restore option available. The backup was done on D drive of the pc.

I rebooted the pc and pressed F12 button, still the same thing.

i can see the backed up files on SupportAssist tool but don;t see any option.

please assist.

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January 15th, 2023 21:00

Steps are given below-

Step 1
Turn on or restart the computer.
At the Dell logo, press the F12 several times to access the One Time Boot Menu. The available boot options are displayed in the menu.


Step 2
The computer boots into the SupportAssist OS Recovery environment.
Select Reset or Restore System.
Main menu in SupportAssist OS Recovery

Step 3
SupportAssist OS Recovery loads and by default recommends the best recovery option that is based on your computer's status.

Reset to Factory Settings: This option restores the original factory-installed operating system and software that was shipped with the computer. The local recovery image is available only on consumer platforms such as Alienware, Inspiron, Vostro, and XPS products.

Reset and update: This option uses cloud restore. It downloads and installs the most recent operating system and requires an active Internet connection.

Select a reset option and click Next.
Reset options in SupportAssist OS Recovery


Step 4
The reset process in SupportAssist OS Recovery provides an option to backup your files.

To backup your data and personal files before resetting the computer, select Yes, back up my files, and then click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions and complete the data backup process.
If you do not want to back up your files, select No, do not back up my files, and click Next.
Data backup option during the reset process in SupportAssist OS Recovery

Step 5
If you choose not to perform a data backup, a warning message is displayed indicating that the reset process permanently deletes all data and personal files. Click YES, CONTINUE.
Data loss warning before resetting the computer in SupportAssist OS Recovery

Step 6
Select a reason from the drop-down list to let us know why you are resetting your computer.
Check the box to acknowledge that you understand that the reset process deletes all data and personal files.
Click Next.
Confirm the reset process in SupportAssist OS Recovery

Step 7
The recovery process begins, and a progress bar shows the different stages and the remaining time.

Progress of the reset process in SupportAssist OS Recovery

Step 8
After the recovery process is complete, a message will indicate that the reset was successful and you will be redirected to the recovery process guide screen.

Completion of the reset process in SupportAssist OS Recovery

Step 9
At the Recovery process guide screen, remove the USB drive (if the recovery process was started using a USB recovery media) and click Restart.
Recovery process guide screen in SupportAssist OS Recovery

Step 10
The computer reboots multiple times, and starts the Windows first-time setup procedure. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the first-time setup procedure.
After logging into Windows, the SupportAssist Recovery Assistant will be displayed to help you install the latest Windows and Dell updates. Also, it installs Dell factory-installed software and recovers the backup files if you created one using the SupportAssist OS Recovery backup feature.

 

Regards,

Rachel Gomez

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February 2nd, 2023 00:00

Turn on or restart the computer.
At the Dell logo, press the F12 several times to access the One Time Boot Menu. The available boot options are displayed in the menu. ...
Select SupportAssist OS Recovery, and then press Enter . NOTE: SupportAssist OS Recovery must be enabled in the system BIOS.

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November 5th, 2023 13:14

I ran the BIOS update and did the back up files proces. I attached external storage device and direct all my data to put the backup in the device but the backup is stuck at 1.84gb and not moving forward. There is enough space in the device o takr the backup files and even the charger is connected yet I'm facing this issue.

Please provide me with a solution ASAP. 

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November 4th, 2024 17:17

I can not locate files in my desktop to backup in to a external drive using dell supportassist os recovery

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