You may  be able to make your own image of the hard drive on a DVD using Win 7's built-in back-up feature. I say "may" because some Dell users are having trouble making the backup because of a confiict, possibly between either DataSafe and Win 7 or between Roxio Burn and Win 7. You can read this from Microsoft for a tutorial on making a backup image DVD of the drive. Keep in mind that if you create a dual-boot with Linux, you'll lose access to Dell's PC Restore partition which resets the hard drive to exactly the way they shipped it, including the OS, all drivers and any free software they provided. So you may want to consider the implications of what you're planning before going forward. :emotion-5: Ron EDIT: I updated the link to a better one about making system images.  
Hi, How do I get a Windows 7 reinstallation DVD? I have a new Inspiron N4010 notebook. It was not shipped with Windows 7 reinstallation disk. Dell Support has informed me that they have discontinued shipping Windows 7 reinstallation DVD. But, I am more comfortable with Linux, and I would like to format the partition and re-install Windows 7 + Ubuntu in dual-boot.  Please let me know what is the exact procedure for getting a reinstall media from my hard disk. I have created a Dell Datasafe Local Backup disk, but that is not a reinstallation DVD.    Thanks, banskt.
Windows 7 Home Premium Reinstallation DVD