Hi, You may use the recovery partition to restore the system to factory settings in case of any software issue by performing a Dell PC Restore. To perform PC restore:- Note: PC restore will lead to data (pictures, documents, programs, music) loss. Please perform a data backup prior to this step. Please disconnect any external peripherals (printer, scanner or any USB device) as well. 1. Restart PC, press 3-4 times when the Dell logo appears. 2. Advanced Boot Options menu appears, ‘Repair your Computer' is highlighted, press Enter. (Use the arrow keys to highlight your choice) 3. Windows is loading files screen appears. Wait for it to load. 4. System Recovery Options prompt appears. Specify the language and keyboard input that you want, and then click ‘Next’. 5. Log in as a user who has administrative credentials; select the username from the drop-down list, type the password and click OK. 6. Choose a Recovery Tool Window appears, select Dell Data Safe Restore and Emergency Backup. 7. The Welcome screen will show 2 options; Restore computer and preserve my new or changed files and Select other System Backup and more options. Select the second option (Select other System Backup and more options) and click Next. 8. The next window shows these options; Backup Files and folders and Restore my computer. Select ‘Restore my computer’. 9. Select the Factory Image and click ‘Next’. 10. The next window shows 2 options; 'Preserve new or changed files before restoring to selected System Backup' and 'Restore without preserving new or changed files'. Select the second option (Restore without preserving new or changed files) and click Next. 11. A prompt appears stating that your computer is about to be restored all data currently on your computer will be deleted and replaced with your selected Full System Backup. If an Emergency File & Folder Backup was created, it will still be saved in the location you selected. Click 'Yes, continue' and click Next. 12. PC restore will initiate. Once done, click Restart. 13. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a user account.  You can also refer to Article ID: 125843 on support.dell.com. Visit the website and enter the article ID in the search box. Let me know if you need any information or assistance. I will be happy to help.
I'm not having a problem but need to learn how to use the 'Recovery' option via the recovery partition on the hard drive in the event of a problem.  None of the manuals available include instructions and I can't find anything in the system to help. The recovery partition does appear in 'Computer Management/Storage' but does not appear in the 'Computer' screen.  How do I access it and use it?
Recovery Partition on New Inspiron One 2330