Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 Re-imaging guide for Microsoft Windows - Page 5

2 Introduction Reimaging is the process of removing all software on the computer and reinstalling the removed software. Reimaging is required when software in the computer is corrupted or damaged. It can also be used as a means of removing harmful and malicious software in your computer. This reimaging guide provides the steps that are required for reimaging your computer. CAUTION: This reimaging guide is designed for system administrators. Do not attempt to reimage the system if you are not an administrator or are unsure of the procedures. Failure to follow instructions may result in permanent data loss. NOTE: Information that is provided in this guide is applicable to computers with Microsoft Windows only. This guide assists you in installing Dell-recommended software stack and settings, drivers, and applications, which are tested and validated on the Latitude Notebook. The installation of the listed drivers and applications as described in the guide enhances the optimal performance of your computer. Dell also provides drivers and applications that are not included with the Windows operating system. It is always recommended to reimage on a newly installed operating system and not from any previous image-build. Ensure BIOS settings, including SATA configurations and modes, are appropriately set and the latest drivers and applications are used when reimaging the computer. Introduction 5