The new Dells come with windows pre-installed and without a reinstallation CD for Windows. Does anybody know how to reinstall a fresh copy of Windows on such a machine without a disc?
2007-10-02 23:19:37 · 7 answers · asked by fred 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
there is a feature called pc restore.
1. restart the computer and as soon as you see the dell logo, hit ctrl + f11.
(this might not work for the first 2 3 times, but keep trying till you see a different screen.)
2. select the option that has the "restore" word.
wait for the process to complete. it takes a maximum of 20 minutes.
if this does'nt work, call tech support for the OS reinstallation cds. you can get telephone support if the computer is under warranty.
good luck!
2007-10-02 23:30:23 · answer #1 · answered by manmeet k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Recovery Disk image is on the hard drive.
Read The Friendly Manual (RTFM) for your Dell and follow the re-installation instructions and “How To's” to the letter.
Still Stuck?
Call the manufacturer for tech support.
2007-10-03 06:23:40 · answer #2 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a recovery partition accessed by a function key on boot. Read the handbook that came with the machine to find out more about it.
2007-10-03 06:32:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its usually different w/ different computers. IF I am not mistaking, the one I have requires you to hold shift/control and hit the F11 key while the comp boots up. If that does NOT work, go to support.dell.com and look for it under the forums there.
2007-10-03 06:25:01 · answer #4 · answered by wbaqai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call dell and tell them you need a restoration cd. They should be able to send you one.
2007-10-03 06:23:24 · answer #5 · answered by tw0cl0n3m3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be on a partition. Check the manual for details.
2007-10-03 06:24:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This will help you
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/tree?c=us&l=en&s=gen&treeid=188B8BFD1A2CBED4E0401E0A5517180F
Cheers
2007-10-03 07:06:09 · answer #7 · answered by WyattEarp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋