How do I format my Dell Optiplex hard drive?
To get started, you’ll type Reset into the Windows search box at the desktop, then select Reset This PC (System Setting). Under Advanced Startup, you’ll select Restart Now. You’ll be prompted to choose an option, at which point you should select Troubleshoot, then Factory Image Restore.
How do I restore my Dell Optiplex to factory settings?
Be sure you have backed up your files before beginning this task.
- Click Start.
- Select Reset this PC (System Setting).
- Under Advanced Startup, select Restart now.
- At the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot.
- Select Factory Image Restore.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset process.
How do I wipe my Dell Optiplex?
Data Wipe process
- Boot to the system BIOS by press the F2 at the Dell Splash screen during system startup.
- Once in the BIOS, select the Maintenance option, then Data Wipe option in the left pane of the BIOS using the mouse or the arrow keys on the keyboard (Figure 1).
How do I reformat my Dell?
How do I wipe my old Dell desktop?
Access the same Reset this PC function in the system settings and select Get Started. Choose Remove Everything to wipe the computer. You will have the option to only delete your files or to delete everything and clean the entire drive. After the process is completed, the computer will restart with a fresh drive.
How do I reinstall Dell BIOS?
- Restart the computer.
- Press and hold the CTRL + ESC key on the keyboard until the BIOS Recovery page appears.
- On the BIOS Recovery screen, select Reset NVRAM (if available) and press the Enter key.
- Select Recover BIOS and press the Enter key to start the recovery process.
How old is OptiPlex 745?
Dell Model Years
| Dell Model Years (approximate) * | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | OptiPlex | Latitude 14-inch |
| 2009 | 760, 960 | E6400 |
| 2008 | 755 | |
| 2007 | 745 | D630 |