Create the recovery disk for Windows 7

Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0

The Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0. software is used for Windows 7 by the following model series:

• Dell Inspiron
• Dell Studio
• Dell XPS

If your model isn’t listed above, go to #1 above to see if your computer model is using the DataSafe Local Backup program or not.

These instructions are for creating a recovery disk for Windows 7 using the DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 software.

You may need one or more DVD and your computer must have a DVD burner installed. You can also use a USB flash drive as a recovery media.

Warning:
If you plan to create a system recovery disk to restore your computer’s Dell Factory Image: restoring the factory image will remove all the data from the hard disk. Backup your files before proceeding!

1. Click on the Start icon
2. Click All Programs
3. Search for Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0
4. Click on the Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 software icon
5. Click Backup from the list on the left
6. Click on Create Recovery Media
7. Select Discs if you’d like to have the recovery disk saved on a DVD or select the USB Flash Drive option if you’d like the recovery disk to be saved on a USB.
8. Click Next
9. Insert the DVD (or USB). The software will notify you how many DVDs you may need to create the recovery media, if you opt for saving to DVDs.
10. Click Next
11. Wait for the recovery media to be created
12. Label the USB or the DVD and keep it safe!

Using Dell Backup and Recovery Manager

The Dell Backup and Recovery Manager software is used for Windows 7 by the following models:

• Dell OptiPlex
• Dell Latitude
• Dell Vostro
• Dell Precision

If your computer model is not listed above, go to #1 above and determine if your Windows 7 is using the Backup and Recovery Manager software.

If your computer is indeed using the Dell Backup and Recovery Manager software, you can follow these instructions.

Warning:
If you plan to create a system recovery disk to restore your computer’s Dell Factory Image: restoring the factory image will remove all the data from the hard disk. Backup your files before proceeding!

1. Open the Dell Backup and Recovery Manager software
2. Click on Dell Recovery Tools menu from the list on the left:
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4. Click on Create a recovery disk or device…
5. Your next screen is called Choose Storage Location
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7. Here is what you need to add in this screen:
   • The name for the recovery media you are about to created. Recommended to leave it unmodified, as suggested by the software.
   • Select if you’d like to include the factory image (recommended)
   • Where to save the recovery media: Optical Media (CDs, DVDs) or External Storage Device (USB Flash Drives etc.)
     Use the Refresh arrow on the right to refresh the storage menu list and have the latest available items
8. Click Next
9. The Summary screen appears. Confirm your selections before clicking Create Image.
10. Click Create Image to create the recovery media
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12. The Finish screen appears, you can remove your CD/DVD or USB and click on Close Dell Backup and Recovery Manager
13. Label your recovery media. Keep it safe!