How to restore

Dell factory image

when PC restore does not work?

Let's assume that C: is your OS partition and D: is your recovery partition.

1. Boot the computer using your Vista OS dvd.
2. Select Repair. Then select command line.
3. Go to tools folder on your recovery drive, by typing::

d:

(press Enter)

cd tools

(press Enter)

4. Then type this on the command prompt :

imagex /apply d:\dell\image\factory.wim 1 c:\

5. This will start the recovery process which will complete itself in 10-15 minutes.
6. Type exit on the command prompt and press Enter.
7. Reboot your computer from your hard disk.