How to Restore Dell Factory Settings Without a Disk
- 1). Restart your Dell computer. As the computer boots, press the "F8" key on your keyboard to reach the "Advanced Boot Options" menu.
- 2). Press the down arrow to select "Repair your Computer" and then press "Enter."
- 3). Choose your language preferences and then click "Next."
- 4). Type in the user name and password for a user that has administrator-level access. Click "OK."
- 5). Click "Dell Factory Image Restore" and then click "Next."
- 6). Click the check box next to "Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition."
- 7). Click "Next" and the computer if fully restored to factory settings. Click "Finish" when the restore is completed.
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