Laptops Key combination to start self format on DELL?

[renegade]

I dont know what its called. But is there a certain key combination/procedure to start the formatting of the dell laptop from their hidden recovery partition.

Someone I know needs help coz his system is stuck at 10% drive integrtity check while starting windows. He recalls that he did unattended reformat using the recovery partition months back but cannot recall how.

Cant ask him to reformat using conventional methods due to lack of geek blood cells.

 

[Shakensoul]

I think you're referring to Dell PC Restore.

When the system restarts, hold down the CTRL key at the Dell logo screen and keep tapping the F11 slowly.

CTRL + F11

Inside the Dell PC Restore Partition

 

[coolendra]

i tried doing so in my xps m1530.....dint work....
dont know why ??

 

[renegade]

Thanks a lot! and double thanks for the prompt reply. Its up and running.

 

[Shakensoul]

Anytime Renegade :hap2:

@coolendra - As I mentioned, hold down the CTRL key while the system is booting and at the Dell logo screen, tap the F11 slowly, it should work.