Restore dell inspiron to factory settings

[bbyaimz]

I have a dell inspiron 1545 and would like to restore it back to factory settings i have switched my laptop off then turned it on and pressed f8 several times it takes me to the advanced boot options i then press repair my computer i select my keyboard setting and log in then it takes me to the restore tool options and it doesnt give me this option which i need Dell DataSafe Local or dell factory image restore or anything and i dont have any discs could any one please help.

 

[kegobeer]

What OS came with the laptop? Is it the same OS you are using right now, or have you installed Windows again yourself?

 

[bbyaimz]

Since i have had this laptop i have had a new hard drive put in and put windows 7 back on it

 

[theog]

How to use Dell Recovery Partition,make Recovery Disks & how to order Recovery Disks.
Dell - Support

   Information

We always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Media Creator app the first day you had your new PC.
& made the Startup Repair CD.
startup repair disc-create
​

Did you make the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disks?

 

[bbyaimz]

someone came from dell and put my new hardrive in and then installed windows 7 on my laptop thats all i know and now im wanting to restore it and it doesnt come up with factory image restore or anything like that just lets me restore to a earlier point in time

 

[EzioAuditore]

Can you post a screenshot of your disk management? Type disk management in start menu search.

 

[bbyaimz]

wont let me post it

 

[theog]

Screenshot tools.
http://www.sevenforums.com/general-...ed-method-uploading-posting-screen-shots.html
How to Use the Snipping Tool in Vista - Vista Forums
Snipping Tool - Windows 7 features - Microsoft Windows
Use Snipping Tool to capture screen shots
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9717-screenshot-paint.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/51160-screenshot-upload-using-mwsnap.html
fscapture free download

Use Snipping Tool to capture screen shots

 

[bbyaimz]

 

[ignatzatsonic]

You don't seem to have a recovery partition.

Did you make recovery disks?

If not, your only choice may be to download an ISO of your Windows version from mydigitallife.info, burn it to a disc, and reinstall.

Or order recovery disks from Dell as TheOG says.

 

[theog]

Your Dell Recovery Partition has been DELETED.
You can order Recovery Disks from Dell.
Dell - Support

 

[bbyaimz]

no i never made any recovery discs

 

[ignatzatsonic]

no i never made any recovery discs

Then order them or download the ISO and reinstall from it.

 

[bbyaimz]

if i order a disc dont i have to have dell datasafe local on my computer to do it

 

[ignatzatsonic]

if i order a disc dont i have to have dell datasafe local on my computer to do it

I doubt it, but why don't you ask Dell?

 

[bbyaimz]

ok thank you

 

[kegobeer]

To answer the question you started in another thread: visit Dell.com and download all the drivers and software for your laptop, then save them to a USB drive. Install Windows 7. Install the drivers and software you downloaded. Visit Windows Update and install all updates.

Or, call Dell and request a restore disc - that should restore your Dell to factory, without needing to install any drivers yourself.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

To answer the question you tried to ask in your other thread that was closed.


You can't use a Windows installation disk to restore to factory settings.

A Windows installation disk will give you a fresh installation. That is NOT the same thing as restoring to factory settings.

 

[bbyaimz]

Can you restore laptops to factory settings using windows 7 disc if so how??

 

[kegobeer]

Can you restore laptops to factory settings using windows 7 disc if so how??

See the above posts.