To use a non-Windows computer to download the recovery image, see our article How to Download and Use the Dell Operating System Recovery Image in Ubuntu or Linux It is not designed or tested for use on non-Dell computers. NOTE: The Dell operating system recovery image must be used on Dell computers only. The Dell OS recovery tool provides an interface to quickly download and create a bootable USB drive to reinstall the operating system. You can download and use the Dell operating system recovery image to perform a clean install, or reinstall Windows, Ubuntu, or Linux on your Dell computer. The Windows, Ubuntu, or Linux image that was factory installed on your computer. If your computer does not support Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery, Dell provides operating system recovery image. See our article, Restore your Computer Using SupportAssist OS Recovery for more information. For a list of computers that support SupportAssist OS Recovery, see the Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery Support Matrix. To reinstall the operating system due to a computer crash, hard drive replacement, or other serious software problem with your Dell computer?ĭell Technologies recommends that supported computers use Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery Automated by SupportAssist for a premium restoration experience. NOTE: Windows 11 ONLY supports the Automated by SupportAssist option.
