Create a USB recovery drive for Windows
Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a minimum capacity
of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive.
NOTE:
This process may take up to an hour to complete.
NOTE:
The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the
latest instructions.
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Connect the USB flash drive to your computer.
2
In Windows search, type Recovery.
3
In the search results, click Create a recovery drive.
The User Account Control window is displayed.
4
Click Yes to continue.
The Recovery Drive window is displayed.
5
Select Back up system files to the recovery drive and click Next.
6
Select the USB flash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted.
7
Click Create.
8
Click Finish.
For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product's
Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
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