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Dell media recovery options for Windows 8.1 computers

Summary: Learn how to create operating system recovery disk or create backup disks of your Dell PC.

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Article Summary: This article describes How to Create Backup discs of your Microsoft Windows Operating System installation, and where to find Media Recovery information.

Table of Contents:

  1. How do I Create Backup Discs of Microsoft Windows Operating System installation?
  2. How do I request for Recovery Media of Microsoft Windows Operating System?

How do I Create Backup Discs of Microsoft Windows Operating System installation?

Dell Backup and Recovery is a flexible, automated backup and recovery application which is designed to reliably protect your most important digital documents and memories in a few clicks.

Dell Backup and Recovery Basic comes preloaded on all new Dell Desktops and Notebooks that are preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Operating System.

If your system came with Dell DataSafe or Dell Backup and Recovery Manager or any other Legacy Backup Applications, Dell recommends that you upgrade your system to Dell Backup and Recovery.

How to create Recovery Media in Dell Backup and Recovery (1:46) - English Only

Download and Install Dell Backup and Recovery - Windows 7 (2:30) - English Only

Download and Install Dell Backup and Recovery - Windows 8/8.1 (2:24) - English Only

If your device did not come with Dell Backup and Recovery preinstalled, please see the Installation and System Requirements section for more information.

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How do I request for Recovery Media of Microsoft Windows Operating System?

If you need to get media to repair or restore your operating system to its original factory image, visit the Media Backup page to get information about creating recovery discs from your Dell computer or downloading an image online.

While we supply the most up-to-date media currently shipping on new devices, this media may not have all the drivers needed for your specific device, especially if it is over one (1) year old, due to frequent updates. To ensure all the correct drivers are available for the computer, it is suggested to download the latest device drivers from the Dell Support website.

 

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Cause

Dell Backup and Recovery

Resolution

SLN127718_en_US__1BACKUP  Learn more on our Data Storage and Back-Up Solutions support page.

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Affected Product
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Last Published Date

06 Jul 2023

Version

7

Article Type

Solution