Dell Backup and Recovery Manager v 1.2 Users Guide
Summary
Dell Backup and Recovery Manager V1.2 User Guide (April 2010, Rev. A01). Covers system backup creation, file backup/restore procedures, software features for Dell PCs. Details overview screen navigation, system backup status monitoring, data file protection strategies. Includes Dell trademark information, Microsoft Windows compatibility, warranty disclaimers. Published by Dell Inc., reproduction prohibited. Essential for Dell computer users needing data protection, system recovery, and backup ma
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Dell™ Backup and Recovery Manager
Users Guide
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Dell™ Backup and Recovery Manager Users Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Backup and Recovery Manager V1.2 Page 1
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Notes and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer and software. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data ...
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Table of Contents 1 Dell™ Backup and Recovery Manager V1.2 Overview ........................... 4 2 Overview Screen .......................................................................................
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1 Dell™ Backup and Recovery Manager V1.2 Overview Dell™ Backup and Recovery Manager V1.2 is a basic and easy to use tool that helps you create and manage your file and system backups, and recover your...
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2 Overview Screen The System Backup Status screen is the first screen displayed when you launch Dell Backup and Recovery Manager. You can also access it from other screens in the Dell Backup and Recov...
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NOTE: It is recommended that you backup your system before and after downloading any security updates and installing any applications. 2.1 If you have created a system backup If you have created a sys...
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3 File Backup and Restore The File Backup and Restore screen provides links that execute Microsoft® Windows data backup and recovery functions for specific file types. You can access the File Backup a...
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2. Specify the location where you want to save the backup file. You can save the backup to a hard drive, CD, DVD, or network location. 3. Click Next. The Which disks do you want to include in the back...
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The How often do you want to create a backup? screen appears. 8. Using the drop-down menus, select the time increment, day of the week, and the time of day you want to run the backup. 9. Click Save se...
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1. Click Restore files.... 2. Select the backup from which you want to restore files: Files from the latest backup, or Files from an older backup. 3. Click Next. The Select the files and folders to re...
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4 Backing up your system CAUTION: If you are using a notebook computer for backup or recovery, it is strongly recommended that you run computer on AC power rather than battery power to avoid the poten...
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If you select a DVD RW device from the drop-down menu and a blank disk was found in the device, the Start button will be enabled. Otherwise you will be asked to insert a blank DVD in the drive. Click ...
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The Confirm screen appears. CAUTION: The following step starts the process of creating the backup. When you start the process, your system automatically reboots into the Windows Recovery Environment t...
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If the backup image size exceeds the size of a single DVD, the image file will be split up so it can span multiple DVDs. The message Splitting the image file … will be displayed above the progress bar...
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5 Restoring your system 5.1 Restoring from within Windows NOTE: To use Dell Backup and Recovery Manager, you must have Administrator log-in rights or be listed in the Windows® Administrators Group. Fr...
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1. Click Restore System. 2. Select the backup file (also called "backup image") you want to use to restore your system from the drop-down menu. NOTE: The drop-down menu retains the names of ...
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6. The congratulatory screen appears when the process completes. Click Finish. 5.2 Restoring from a bootable backup CAUTION: It is strongly recommended that you review the NOTE and CAUTIONS in the pre...
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4. The Choose a recovery tool screen appears listing all the available tools you can use to recover your system. These options are provided to allow you to troubleshoot and repair your operating syste...
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7. When the restoration process completes, a Congratulations screen will appear. Click Finish. 5.3 Restoring your system from the Windows Recovery Environment 1. In Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows ...
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6 Managing your system backups 6.1 Exporting a system backup 1. From the Backup System screen, click Manage backups …. 2. Select the backup you want to export from the drop-down menu, and then click E...
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A progress bar appears at the bottom of the Export Backup screen. When this function completes, the Manage Backups screen appears. 6.2 Deleting a system backup 1. From the Backup System screen, click ...
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6.3 Renaming a system backup 1. From the Backup System screen, click Manage backups …. 2. Select the backup you want to rename from the drop- down menu, and then click Rename. The Rename Backup screen...
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7 Dell Recovery Tools NOTE: To use the Dell Backup and Recovery Manager, you must have Administrator log-in rights or be listed in the Windows® Administrators Group. The Dell Recovery Tools provides t...
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and recovery process. Interrupting a backup and recovery process can result in potential data loss. 1. Click Create a recovery disk or device.... The Choose Media screen appears. 2. Select the type of...
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d. Click Finish. Label your DVD and store it in a safe place. NOTE: The Dell Factory Image stored on your Recovery DVD will be automatically named Dell Factory Image DVD for Microsoft Windows Vista sy...
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b. Click Next >. The Progress screen appears, displaying a progress bar. When the recording is complete, a message appears indicating that your recovery media has been created. c. Click Finish. NOT...
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NOTE: Windows XP is only able to create OS Media on DVD. Only Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 are able create OS Media on an external storage device If you selected DVD, place a blank DVD in the...
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When the recording is complete, a message appears indicating that your OS media has been created. 4. Click Finish. Label your OS Media and store it in a safe place. NOTE: The operating system on the O...
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8 Windows Recovery Environment Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems include a Recovery Environment to assist users in troubleshooting their system. A user can access the Windows Rec...
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Although Windows XP does not have a Windows Recovery Environment, you may still restore your Windows XP system using one or more of the following steps: 1. Restore from a bootable system backup create...
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9 Operating Systems Supported Windows® 7 Ultimate 32-bit/64-bit Windows 7 Professional 32-bit/64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit/64-bit Windows 7 Home Basic 32-bit/64-bit Windows 7 Starter...
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10 Supported Optical Media Single-layer DVD media for creating system backup images (dual-layer media is not supported for this operation) Single and dual-layer DVD media for creating OS Media dis...
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11 Other information you need to know 1. When using Dell Recovery Tools to create a recovery disk, the close window icon (red button with white ×) in the upper right corner is disabled. This is intent...
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10. A Windows XP system with Dell Backup and Recovery Manager installed will not have the Windows Recovery Environment containing your Dell Factory Image, or the Dell Recovery Media option on the Dell...
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12 Major differences between the versions Dell Backup and Recovery Manager V1.2.1: Web-post versions of V1.2 - Allows existing factory-installed versions to be updated or upgraded via Windows Instal...
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13 Why do I need to back up? Important files can be unexpectedly lost by accidentally erasing or replacing them. You can also be victimized by a virus or worm attack, or a software or hardware failure...
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14 Backup Options Summary What do you want to backup? What do I use? Notes: 1. DBRM File Backup and Restore Personal files, e.g. pictures, music, 2. Windows XP Backup, or and documents from any hard d...
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15 Restore Options Summary How do get back to these states? What do I use? Notes: Dell Factory Image including OS, 1. DBRM Restore System to restore Does not include any and all drivers and applicatio...
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| Published | July 03, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of backups can I create using this software?
It helps you create and manage file and system backups.
How do I restore my entire computer if Windows is corrupted?
Use 'Complete PC Restore' from WinRE (Windows Vista/7) or DBRM to restore the entire hard disk.
Is a Factory Image available for all operating systems?
No, the Dell Factory Image is only included with Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7, not Windows XP.
What are my options for restoring personal files or data?
You can use 'DBRM File Restore' to restore your most recent data file backup.