Dell Win 7 OS Recovery

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OptiEng

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Hello all,

My Dell has a hard drive problem and I will need to replace it soon (system is still working at the moment). I have backed up all my data, but the question I have is regarding the Windows 7 operating system.

Dell will not send me out recovery CD's as I am no longer under warranty and will charge me for this. I mentioned that I have created a "Restore your system back to factory state" onto a DVD (2 discs) using the pre-installed "Dell DataSafe local Backup software" (Basic Edition). The person at Dell I spoke to reassured me that this would be sufficient to get my OS up and running when I replace my hard drive. I had two questions:

1) Has anyone restored a system from an existing or blank HD using the method.
2) Would it be more reliable to use DVD's or USB media for this, as I have the option for both? Or does it not matter?
2) Once I install my new HD, how will I use these "Dell DataSafe local Backup software" DVD's to install the win 7 OS?

Thanks, your input is much appreciated.
 
I personally use dvd's. Easy enough to use.

When you start up your computer, your computer should automatically boot the disk. From here, you should get some sort of prompt to re install the OS.
 
If it does not automatically boot to disc cause I have had Dells that do not just push F12 and set it to boot from disc in your boot options.
 
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