Please have a look at <ADMIN NOTE: Broken link has been removed from this post by Dell> , this is a hidden partition which you can use to restore your computer to factory settings.

Did you get a Windows 7 Dell Reinstallation DVD? If not since you are in the US you may request a set by filling in the form here. If you don't have one I would advise requesting them even if you go restore to factory settings. They are useful. Most systems are shipped without them but have the ability to select a set when customising the system.

If you wish to perform a manual install see my wiki A Clean Install of Windows 7 which will guide you through it using retail media and phone activation or a Dell Reinstallation DVD.

I noticed that on that link where it shows how to goto the recovery screen says to press F8 but on my system I have to press F12. Also I can't find anything that says recover system so I don't know how I can do it. I see like Bios and Internal HDD or something like that but no recovery.

The recovery to factory settings is accessed by tapping F8 repeatedly when booting up. Pressing F12 when powering up leads to the boot options and F2 is the BIOs setup where you can also change boot order.

Power down your system. Tap F8 repeatedly when you power up until you get to the advanced boot options.

Select "Repair your computer" and press Enter.

Select the last option, Dell DataSafe/Dell Factory Restore. Press Enter and login if required, follow through with the prompts and warnings.

If you have windows 7 FROM DELL I would make a Full backup onto 16 Gig or Larger USB Flash drive.

Creating a Full System Backup Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0

1      Click then click  All Programs, click  Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 and click  Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0.

2      Click  Back up your files  then select Full System Backup.

3      To backup immediately, click 

Backup Now

.

To select the location to backup to, or to schedule regular backups, click  

Edit Plan

  and continue to the next step.

4      Select the location to save your backup to.

You can save your backups to your hard drive, to a rewritable CD/DVD using a CD/DVD burner, or to an external memory device like a 16 Gig or Larger USB memory key or USB hard drive. If an external device you want to save to is not listed, make sure it is plugged in securely then click  

Refresh

.

Once your location is selected, click 

Next

.

5      To create a backup immediately, select  I will manually backup my system and click 

Next

.

To set a backup to be run at a later time, or to schedule a regularly occurring backup, click  Backup my system automatically (recommended) and specify the time and date(s) to run the backup then click 

Next

.

6      To change any selections, click 

Back

.

If you chose to schedule a recurring backup and would like to start an initial backup now, click  Start this backup now.

Once satisfied with your selections, click

Finish

.

Additional Information: Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0

Refer to the following links for additional information on Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0.

What is Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0? Article ID: 353560

Creating Your System Recovery Discs with Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 Article ID: 353561

Restoring Your Dell Computer to Original Factory Installation with Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 Article ID: 353562

Creating a Backup Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 Article ID: 353563

Restoring from a Backup Using DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 Article ID: 353564

Upgrading To Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 Professional Article ID: 353565

Frequently Asked Questions: Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 Article ID: 353566

I did try that but no matter how many times I press F8 it doesn't show that screen. I only see F12 but that doesn't have the recovery thing. Basicly I tapped F8 the whole time when the screen was showing the Dell logo before windows starts to load. The Dell screen doesn't last long but I did press it many times right after I turn the power on.

It is all a matter of timing ... try tapping F8 twice per second as soon as you see the F12 prompt on the screen - don't stop until you see the Windows screen - if you see the Windows screen, it is too late.

Apparently my OS must of been updated or something since I have Windows 7 Ultimate. I think originaly this system came with Windows Vista Home Basic. So basicly all of Dell programs are not loaded on the HDD. I got this computer used and had Windows 7 Ultimate already installed. But I tried pressing F8 so many times and fast but it doesn't work. Kinda strange but it doesn't work.

The advanced boot options should still display for windows 7 ultimate however you will be unable to factory restore as another OS has been installed.

I dont have the last option available. Is there another way? 

Hi mme123,

If a clean installation of Operating system is done, the recovery partition's registry path would be lost and Dell datasafe restore option disappears.

Please reply for further questions.

Is there any way to restore it now?

Only manual installation. Follow Windows Reinstallation Guide and Related Wikies / A Clean Install of Windows 7.

can someone tell me why is it when i go to reset my laptop it doesnt have that last option it stops with the command prompt