To create a USB recovery media using the Dell OS Recovery Tool, follow these steps:
Requirements
- A USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of storage.
- A Dell computer with an internet connection.
- Administrator rights on the PC.
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 or higher installed.
Steps to Create USB Recovery Media
1. Download the Dell OS Recovery Tool:
- Go to the Dell support website and download the Dell OS Recovery Tool.
2. Install the Tool:
- Open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the Dell OS Recovery Tool on your computer.
3. Launch the Tool:
- After installation, open the Dell OS Recovery Tool.
4. Select Recovery Option:
- Click on Get Started.
- Choose This Device if you are creating the recovery media on the same device or Other Device if you are using a different device.
5. Download the Operating System:
- Select the operating system that was originally shipped with your Dell computer (e.g., Windows 10 or Windows 11).
- Click Download to begin downloading the operating system recovery image.
6. Prepare the USB Drive:
- Connect your USB flash drive to the computer.
- Once the download is complete, the tool will prompt you to select the USB drive.
- Ensure that the correct USB drive is selected, as this process will erase all existing data on the drive.
7. Create the Recovery Media:
- Click on Burn OS to start creating the recovery media.
- A warning message will appear informing you that all data on the USB drive will be erased. Click Yes to continue.
8. Completion:
- Wait for the process to complete. This may take some time depending on the size of the operating system image.
- Once finished, you will have a bootable USB recovery media that you can use to reinstall the operating system on your Dell computer.
By following these steps, you will successfully create a USB recovery media using the Dell OS Recovery Tool, allowing you to restore your system if needed[1][5].
Citations:[1] https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000123667/how-to-download-and-use-the-dell-os-recovery-image-in-microsoft-windows
[2] https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000177164/create-windows-10-recovery-media-for-your-dell-computer
[3] https://www.reddit.com/r/Dell/comments/hfi0gi/unable_to_boot_from_usb_recovery_media_created/
[4] https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000125230/how-to-create-and-use-the-dell-recovery-restore-usb-drive
[5] https://www.dell.com/support/contents/en-in/videos/videoplayer/how-to-use-the-dell-os-recovery-tool/6079792832001