Inspiron 1200 System Reset Instructions
- 1). Unplug all external devices that may be connected to your computer, with the exception of the power cord to make sure you do not run out of battery during the reset process.
- 2). Reboot your Dell laptop. Press and hold "Ctrl + F11" during startup.
- 3). Click "Restore."
- 4). Click "Confirm" to start the reset. The process takes about 10 minutes to complete.
- 5). Click "Finish" when you see the following message: "The system recovery process was successful."
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