Had my laptop for almost a year, I'm just now making my dell backup DVDs. I have the os, driver, and software DVDs from when I got it. I also occasionally create a full hard drive image. Dell support also sent me a factory image utility on a USB. Never actually had to use it but its nice having multiple backup sources. Those windows license stickers have a tendency of coming off, especially if you use the computer on your lap. Put a piece of clear packing tape over it when you first get it.
@Mohammed Yes, the recovery process deletes any partitions and associated data created by the user. It's purpose is to 'recover' your computer's os to the exact state it was when the computer was shipped. This is how recovery software has worked for many years. The logistics and functions involved in relocating, copying and moving data and partitions that have been added by the user, even without user interaction, are well beyond the simple purpose of this utility.
Thank you your a genius u saved my laptop. The hard drive light kept staying on, wifi wasn't working, it the processor was VERY slow...not anymore thanks to your guide through Dell DataSafe Local Backup!
I'm trying to get my laptop back to factory settings, so far were talking Datasafe to use, however I was not on my Laptop (Dell Inspiron N4050), then installed it, even more than opening it within the operating system when I go to conficurações the back of manufactures, repair it in your computer, put the password, the more it will not appear in the options (Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup). How do I show up?
sir can I help this to fix dell inspiron mini 1018 because my laptop is very slow about 3 years ago the problem is the hard drive has been error or cannot see the dell data safe backup
What does the Archived System back up button do?? I accidentally pressed that instead of restart button now my screen is stuck in the dell datasafe modes last page
I am stuck trying to open the emergency file containing all my files that's on the desktop created after using the dell datasafe restore. I have been able to recover my photos, but I can't seem restore my games, microsoft word, and other such programs. Is there something I'm missing?
Thanks ! Thanks ! My Friend wish I ran into this long ago, before I used my Vista machines as BOOT ANCHORS! For real I ditched The Vista OS All though I do come across friends That still run Vista. Hey Gurubrew what you Think about Windows 8
In my user manual it says press f8 when dell logo appears on startup to do a factory reinstall, but I started my laptop and then opened Dell Datasafe program while my computer was running, and did it from there, is this ok?
I have backed up windows 7 using dell data safe to a USB. Also the backed up image contains many software, however I'm unable to reinstall using data safe image on USB.
I have got as far as clicking on restart. when it restarts it goes to black screen and cursor with an error msg sayin 'logon initialization failure' help!
Great tutorial! I am working a friends Dell desktop with Windows 7 and it's the same process that you explained here. I was able to save all their pics, vids, music ect.. Thanks
Some manfuactures started placing the COA sticker under the battery... ideal place, protects it from prying eyes and keeps it from physical damage(torn/fade/etc).
Your welcome, windows 8 in my opinion will be replace within only a couple years. The radical change in look, is causing a lot of users to resist this OS. Thanks for watching
Getting black screen says BOOTMGR is missing,press ctrl+alt+del to restart. Tried pressing these keys but does not work,please respond ASAP I am fn pissed
I need help. When I open Dell DataSafe in Windows it says that it can't detect my Recovery Partition. I checked it in Disk Manager and it's there in helathy condition. Can you tell me how to make DataSafe detect it again?
I have got windows error recovery in my dell laptop, And i try every single way i can to fix it . Safe mood doesn't work , rapier setup doesn't work even the system restore doesn't. So I decided to try this tool , And all the steps are good expect the last step ( restore my computer ) it says 1% complete for 4 hours it doesn't move !! . Can you help
thank you Steve for this great video I was asking how can I fin the dell data restore & emergency backup for my Dell insp_ M5030 cause I did follow your steps but no luck> if you could help me with.... many many thanks to you
I keep trying to use this but every time I open the Dell DataSafre Restore and Emergency Backup Tool it freezes. The DataSafe does open and shows the two options, but that's it. I cannot move past that point or quite the tool. I end up having to use the computer reset because the computer is completely frozen. I have a Inspiron 14Z 5423 if that helps.
This tool lives and runs on a separate partition of your hard drive. I would guess that this partition is damaged in some way and that's why it doesn't work. The Dell support site does have a download to reinstall this tool if you want to try that.
GuruBrew Hi - I have the application file and all the dsb files in "c"\Emergency". when I start the app, it says it's looking for a #355 file, but the largest dsb file created was #282 and it did say that the backup was successful - how do I restore those files? do I need the pro version of Dell datasafe?
I have an inspiron 17 R SE 7720 the password was charged on me and I can't find anything to get around the login page to save my files and reinstall windows
I have accidentally installed window 7 on my Dell n 5110 from a External disk Can i use my recovery partition.? In repair computer my the dell data safe option is not showing..!! Pls help.
If the dell data safe is not listing you will not be able to recover from the partition as it is damaged or missing. You will need to obtain a system restore disk for your particular computer.
I am about to do this, so thank you. but I have saved my data manually on an external drive now, because I really need the data and dont trust a program :D. but thanks for showing it all in such detail, that way I am not so scared about it :)
Had my laptop for almost a year, I'm just now making my dell backup DVDs. I have the os, driver, and software DVDs from when I got it. I also occasionally create a full hard drive image. Dell support also sent me a factory image utility on a USB. Never actually had to use it but its nice having multiple backup sources.
Those windows license stickers have a tendency of coming off, especially if you use the computer on your lap. Put a piece of clear packing tape over it when you first get it.
GuruBrew,
Thank you very VERY much for posting. I never could have figured this out without you. THANK YOU!
Check and see if you have advanced options once inside the datasafe program. If so, it will allow you to choose the partition to reinstall windows.
Did you save them to a directory on an external hard drive?
Look under the battery
@Mohammed Yes, the recovery process deletes any partitions and associated data created by the user. It's purpose is to 'recover' your computer's os to the exact state it was when the computer was shipped. This is how recovery software has worked for many years. The logistics and functions involved in relocating, copying and moving data and partitions that have been added by the user, even without user interaction, are well beyond the simple purpose of this utility.
Thank you your a genius u saved my laptop. The hard drive light kept staying on, wifi wasn't working, it the processor was VERY slow...not anymore thanks to your guide through Dell DataSafe Local Backup!
It is not clear to me if this procedure recovers application programs that were installed on computer, or do they need to be reinstalled?
My laptop does not have Dell datasafe emergency restore what to do anybody
I did pretty much the exact same thing as you, but I can't find my any of my preserved files.
Yes, it will be very similar just some of the wording has changed
will this same method work for a dell with windows 7??
im not getting the dell database restore and emergency back up option. i have the same exact laptop. can you help???
How long can this take? I know it depends on how large of files you are backing up are but on the average ?
Thank you so much!!! I found the Emergency file but I still didnt know how to restore my old files, you saved a lot of data, thank you!!! :)
Make sure you are using the same windows OS service pack you were using when you made the backup.
if I have programs installed will they be deleted
I'm trying to get my laptop back to factory settings, so far were talking Datasafe to use, however I was not on my Laptop (Dell Inspiron N4050), then installed it, even more than opening it within the operating system when I go to conficurações the back of manufactures, repair it in your computer, put the password, the more it will not appear in the options (Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup). How do I show up?
In 6:58 I am not getting the sixth option in my laptop
Please say me the solution please
How do you download it and reset it
I'm trying to use the backup I made from datasafe and when it scans files it never finishes
sir can I help this to fix dell inspiron mini 1018 because my laptop is very slow about 3 years ago the problem is the hard drive has been error or cannot see the dell data safe backup
What does the Archived System back up button do?? I accidentally pressed that instead of restart button now my screen is stuck in the dell datasafe modes last page
Myn Makes me put the product key in and when I do it says it's not genuine
I am stuck trying to open the emergency file containing all my files that's on the desktop created after using the dell datasafe restore. I have been able to recover my photos, but I can't seem restore my games, microsoft word, and other such programs. Is there something I'm missing?
Thanks ! Thanks ! My Friend wish I ran into this long ago, before I used my Vista machines as BOOT ANCHORS! For real I ditched The Vista OS All though I do come across friends That still run Vista. Hey Gurubrew what you Think about Windows 8
In my user manual it says press f8 when dell logo appears on startup to do a factory reinstall, but I started my laptop and then opened Dell Datasafe program while my computer was running, and did it from there, is this ok?
I have backed up windows 7 using dell data safe to a USB. Also the backed up image contains many software, however I'm unable to reinstall using data safe image on USB.
I have got as far as clicking on restart. when it restarts it goes to black screen and cursor with an error msg sayin 'logon initialization failure' help!
Not only that..it worked as you said it would...thanks..
Great tutorial! I am working a friends Dell desktop with Windows 7 and it's the same process that you explained here. I was able to save all their pics, vids, music ect.. Thanks
Some manfuactures started placing the COA sticker under the battery... ideal place, protects it from prying eyes and keeps it from physical damage(torn/fade/etc).
HI AFTER THAT ALL MY FILE BECAME DSB FILE HOW CAN I OPEN THEM PLS.....
can you give me dell datasafe local backup software
Your welcome, windows 8 in my opinion will be replace within only a couple years. The radical change in look, is causing a lot of users to resist this OS. Thanks for watching
can you send the oem wallpapers of the os please
Getting black screen says BOOTMGR is missing,press ctrl+alt+del to restart. Tried pressing these keys but does not work,please respond ASAP I am fn pissed
I need help. When I open Dell DataSafe in Windows it says that it can't detect my Recovery Partition. I checked it in Disk Manager and it's there in helathy condition. Can you tell me how to make DataSafe detect it again?
My computer sais setup will continue after restarting your computer and it just kepps on saying that please help
I get to the point of the "System Recovery Options" and i have every option there BUT the "Dell DataSafe Restore..." option...
I have got windows error recovery in my dell laptop, And i try every single way i can to fix it . Safe mood doesn't work , rapier setup doesn't work even the system restore doesn't. So I decided to try this tool , And all the steps are good expect the last step ( restore my computer ) it says 1% complete for 4 hours it doesn't move !! . Can you help
thank you Steve for this great video I was asking how can I fin the dell data restore & emergency backup for my Dell insp_ M5030 cause I did follow your steps but no luck>
if you could help me with.... many many thanks to you
I keep trying to use this but every time I open the Dell DataSafre Restore and Emergency Backup Tool it freezes. The DataSafe does open and shows the two options, but that's it. I cannot move past that point or quite the tool. I end up having to use the computer reset because the computer is completely frozen. I have a Inspiron 14Z 5423 if that helps.
This tool lives and runs on a separate partition of your hard drive. I would guess that this partition is damaged in some way and that's why it doesn't work. The Dell support site does have a download to reinstall this tool if you want to try that.
GuruBrew
Hi - I have the application file and all the dsb files in "c"\Emergency". when I start the app, it says it's looking for a #355 file, but the largest dsb file created was #282 and it did say that the backup was successful - how do I restore those files? do I need the pro version of Dell datasafe?
I have a com what is your company
I have an inspiron 17 R SE 7720 the password was charged on me and I can't find anything to get around the login page to save my files and reinstall windows
Does anyone know anything about this Can you help me out
Thank you so much! This video was very helpful!!
thanks for the input... very useful
Yes, this is a snapshot clone of the operating system, apps and drivers as it was when left factory.
There is no option of dell datasafe in my laptop
Very detailed and systematic!
I have accidentally installed window 7 on my Dell n 5110 from a External disk
Can i use my recovery partition.?
In repair computer my the dell data safe option is not showing..!!
Pls help.
If the dell data safe is not listing you will not be able to recover from the partition as it is damaged or missing. You will need to obtain a system restore disk for your particular computer.
Eh, I found files for other users, but I think the files for my login didn't transfer. Thanks for the help :)
Thanks. Very helpful!
I am about to do this, so thank you. but I have saved my data manually on an external drive now, because I really need the data and dont trust a program :D. but thanks for showing it all in such detail, that way I am not so scared about it :)
it won't give me the repair your computer
nice job
Thankyou very much! It Helps me a lot. :)
Thank you!
Look in C:/emergency
Thank you!!
Thank u thank u thank u soo much!!
Dude followed this and I'm fucked here with BOOTMGR missing now
awesome it worked!!!!
Saying I don't have enough GB in my hard drive. I need 3892431873 GB in space
thank you. n_n
you kinda sound like john goodman
No, I didn't use anything.
Restoration failure
At least one file couldn't be successfully restored