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September 18th, 2011 17:00
Create recovery disk
I am unable to restore to earlier restore points in Windows 7. I am also unable to use the Windows repair disk I created when I first got my machine (mfgd 9/11/2009). It is an Inspiron desktop. I don't have the model number in front of me, I am using another computer because my desktop has a virus that my antivirus products cannot seem to find or fix.
It is my understanding that Dell computers require a special recover disk to be created by a proprietary Dell program. That's OK, but I can't find the DataSafe Local Backup program on my desktop machine.
Can I download this utility? I'm not sure if I accidentally uninstalled it or not, I've had the machine for two years and can't remember.
What are my options for recovering the OS if I need to? I see mentions of hitting F8 during startup, but in 5 tries I was unable to interrupt the startup process of the computer to see any recovery menus.
Thanks.
Don B
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September 18th, 2011 18:00
F8 is all about timing. You have to press it BEFORE Windows first appears. Try tapping F8 every second or more as soon as you see the F2/F12 options in the top right corner.
Other option (if you can't use the Recovery Partition and cannot create Recovery Disks) is to order replacement installation disks from Dell.
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September 18th, 2011 18:00
Don B,
Try reading...
Windows 7 - IMPORTANT Windows 7 Backup Disks to create
Instructions there to create the disks. The disks will be made from the recovery partition, so it can be made on the infected computer.
Rick
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September 19th, 2011 02:00
Alternatively you can use retail .iso files with your Dell Product Key and phone activation as outlined in my guide below.
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September 19th, 2011 04:00
Don,
Dell DataSafe™ Local Backup
Restoring Your Dell Computer to Original Factory Installation with Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0
Rick
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September 19th, 2011 04:00
No matter what I do with F8, I can't get the recovery menu. I can do it in one easy keystroke on my Dell laptop, but I have rebooted my desktop system 10 times and hit F8 as many times as possible during the startup until the Windows messages start appearing. But no recovery menu.
Can I download DataSafe Local Backup somewhere? That seems like the easiest and fastest way to get the disks I need.
natakuc4, the pages you're linking to look pretty good. I'll have to check them in out.
In the meantime though, can I download DataSafe Local Backup somewhere? My Dell laptop has it and I can easily use it. Just seems like by far the easiest way out for me.
Thanks.
Don