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December 22nd, 2011 06:00

Resetting Inspiron 620 to Factory Settings

Does anyone know what the magic combination of buttons are to reset my Inspiron 620 Slimtower back to factory settings?  I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.

Any help would be appreciated.   Thanks.  ;-)

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December 22nd, 2011 07:00

I do but before you do that you should probably Try to get the dell Datasafe Backup onto a 16 gig or larger usb flash drive.   F8 brings up the factory restore menu.

DVD's are much less reliable but they too can be used.

Creating Your System Recovery Discs with Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0

Article Summary: Instructions for creating your systems recovery disks.

 Notice:  
  Dell no longer provides the operating system or resource disks in the box for Windows 7 Systems. It is important for you to create recovery disks in case of a hard drive failure. If you do not create the recovery disks, there may be a charge from Dell for the operating system recovery media.  


To create your Recovery Discs, you will need one or more blank DVDs and your computer must have a DVD burner installed.

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


2      Click ? Create your Recovery Discs.


3      Click   Create My Recovery Disc(s) Nowthen click

   Next  

.


4      Insert a blank DVD in the DVD burner, click 

   Next  

 and follow the prompts provided as the Recovery Disc creation takes place.


5      After the disc(s) have been created, 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




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December 22nd, 2011 12:00

Easiest way is to follow the steps for PC Restore here: support.dell.com/.../document

Tip: press and hold F8 as soon as you reboot--don't wait for any screens to appear.

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