This article provides information on how to download the Dell ISO recovery image le, how to download and install the Dell OS Recovery Tool and create a USB recovery
media to reinstall Microsoft Windows on your Dell PC. If you need to install or reinstall Microsoft Windows on your Dell PC, you can download a customized Dell recovery
image and create your own USB recovery media.
Table of contents
1. What you will need
2. Creating the USB recovery media
3. Using the USB recovery media to install Microsoft Windows
4. Frequently asked questions
Warning: Backup any existing data on the USB flash drive. Dell OS Recovery Tool will erase all data on the USB flash drive.
Service Tag of the Dell PC on which you want to install Microsoft Windows
Download and save the Dell ISO recovery image (//www.dell.com/support/home/Drivers/OSISO) le
Download and install the Dell OS Recovery Tool (https://downloads.dell.com/MediaCreationUtility/DellOSRecoveryTool.msi)
Blank USB flash drive with at least 8GB of space
.NET Framework 4.5.2 or higher
A working PC with administrator user rights and at least 8GB of available storage space to download the Dell ISO recovery image
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1. Double-click to open the Dell OS Recovery Tool icon on the desktop screen.
Warning: You will be prompted that ALL data on the USB drive will be LOST. Be sure to backup any existing data on the USB drive and click Yes to
continue.
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7. On the Which type of installation do you want? window, click Custom (advanced).
8. On the Where do you want to install Windows window, select the largest internal disc as the Primary Partition, then click Next. If the Primary Partition shows 0GB
free, select Unallocated Space and click Next.
9. Windows Setup automatically creates the new Windows partition, formats it, and then begins installing Windows.
10. The installation process will take some time and your PC may restart several times.
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What do I do when my Dell Windows 7 PC is unable to boot to the USB recovery media?
What do I do if I get an error "Not enough space on drive" while trying to download the ISO le?
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