If you are downloading the recovery image using the same Dell computer, select For this computer, and click NEXT and skip to step 7 of this section.Identify the computer that requires the recovery media using the Service Tag.Launch the Dell OS Recovery Tool application ( Figure 2 ).Step 2: Creating the Dell operating system Recovery Media Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.įigure 1: Reinstall Microsoft Windows Download operating system Recover Tool.

Browse to the folder where the downloaded file is saved.

Click Download operating system Recovery Tool and save the file to the computer ( Figure 1 ).

Step 1: Download and install the Dell OS Recovery Tool. The Dell OS Recovery Tool allows you to download either Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu, or Linux operating system recovery image that was preinstalled on your Dell computer. The Dell OS Recovery Tool helps you download the operating system recovery image that is customized for your Dell computer and create a USB recovery media. Using the Dell OS Recovery Tool to create USB recovery media on a Windows computer: The Dell OS recovery tool provides an interface to quickly download and create a bootable USB drive to reinstall the operating system.

You can download and use the Dell operating system recovery image to perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows, Ubuntu, or Linux on your Dell computer. If your computer does not support Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery, Dell provides operating system recovery image for Windows, Ubuntu, or Linux that was factory installed on your computer. Learn how to Restore your Computer Using SupportAssist OS Recovery. For a list of computers that support SupportAssist OS Recovery, see the Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery Support Matrix. Note: Windows 11 is ONLY supported with the Automated by SupportAssist option.ĭo you want to reinstall the operating system due to a computer crash, hard drive replacement, or other serious software problem with your Dell computer?ĭell Technologies recommends that supported computers use Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery Automated by SupportAssist for a premium restoration experience.

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