Dell Inspiron 1545 recovery

Ok so i have a problem i am in the process of rebuilding my laptop i need to get to the recovery partition only thing is i installed win 7 and it took away the dell image tool. I still have the recovery image on the harddrive i just need to know how to activate it so it will restore. If anyone has any ideas i would really love the help.

Thanks in advance!!!!!

 

make sure you backup your files, try this:

1. Shut down the Computer.
2. Turn on the Computer and start pressing the “F8” Key on the first Dell logo. Keep on pressing the “F8” key on first Dell screen until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the scre
en.
3. Highlight "Repair Your Computer" and hit enter.
4. Specify the language settings that you want, and then click Next.
5. Enter your Password and click ok.
6. On Choose a Recover Tool Window
Select: Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup
7. You Get:
a. Restore computer and preserve my new or changed files
b Select other System Backup and more options
8. Select: Select other System Backup and more options
You get:
a. Restore my computer
b. Backup Files and folders
Select: Restore my computer..
Con
firm the restore and continue..
Select: Factory Image restore
9. Choose Restore without preserving new or changed files and click on Next.
10. Click on Continue.

 

i don't have this option on it. Select: Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup. Is there a way to get to it with out having that option???

 

I would think dell datasafe would work in the same way, but i'll get back to you on that.

 

Dell's DataSafe is the recovery software...why are you asking if there is another way to do it? The only other way is getting a Dell Windows 7 disc + drivers disc, or doing a Vanilla install of Windows 7.

 

how do you get dell's data safe???

 

Okay if your F8 doesn't have the Dell DataSafe it means your recovery partition is hosed/gone. Do you have Dell discs for your machine? Worst case order them online..

 

is the dell recovery on the disks???

 

No it is just the OS. The ONLY way to get the recovery partition back is to find someone else who has the discs and reimaging your system with them.

 

SO is there any way to use the image that is on the hard drive right now to fix it. I have a non oem windows 7 installed right now. I have some images that say they are dell but i don't believe they are. any suggestions?

 

Assuming you have a legitimate Windows 7 CoA/key (Dell or not), you can nuke your drive, install a vanilla 7, and activate it with said CoA. You do not necessarily need a Dell OEM Windows 7.

 

^^ ya above, but I prefer the Dell disc as it preactivates Windows in case your COA is rubbed off/illegible. If your COA is rubbed off, you MUST use the Dell disc or purchase a new license (Dell disc is far cheaper and common) assuming you have the right COA.

 

There isn't a coa on the bottom of the laptop so i not sure how to get it other than the recovery partition???

 

The Dell discs don't need the COA, it will automatically activate.

 

I have a question. I tried this (with F8/Advanced Boot Options) and was able to get to the correct screen... but I can't hightlight/press "Enter" to continue. Maybe it's a mousepad problem? Also the arrow down key works, but not the Up key. so I'm stuck and can't continue with the recovery process.