Recovery dell inspiron tool not working "Tools\dp.sc access denied"

Hi,
if you want to reinstall OS:
Insert the disk, it should automatically open the install.exe thing and you'll need to follow the instructions.

if you want to restore the computer to factory settings and reinstall OS:
turn off your PC
keep pressing the key for boot menu it's F8 or F12 or F11 depending on the PC's manufacturer.
Then there will be either a boot menu or a "Do you want to do a system restore":
a) system restore, keep pressing the key and it will load. Then follow the instructions
b) if it's boot menu, insert the disk, and then select the option which says to load from the CD/DVD. Then follow the instructions.

NOTE - PLEASE BE CAREFUL, IF MAKE ANY MISTAKE, COMPUTER MAY NOT RECOVER.

It isn't a problem it is for the safety of the Operating System. Access is usually denied because you are not an "Administrator".

Hi,
You can't start the restore inside Windows Environment, you need to do it in WinRE (Windows Recovery Environment). To go there, you need to press F8 when booting up and choose "repair your computer". Make sure you login as someone who has administrative credentials. Choose Dell Factory Image Restore and click next. Be reminded that this will reformat your hard drive and you will lose any settings you changed and files you have created yourself. This will restore the computer to the original factory settings. When the restore operation is complete, click finish to reboot your computer.
Hope this helps.

Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore

1. Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window.
   
   
2. Select Repair Your Computer.
   
   

The System Recovery Options window appears.

1. Select a keyboard layout and click Next.
   
   
2. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. To access the command prompt, typeadministrator in the User name field, then click OK.
   
   
3. Click Dell Factory Image Restore.
   
   

NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.

The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.

1. Click Next.
   

you can only do this type of recovery on certain machines --contact manufacturers site for original "specs" etc

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for a drive, then try this utility Ophcrack
at
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Good luck

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After the system has boot up try performing system restore to a back date when it was working fine. To perform a system restore u need to goto start -- All Programs -- acessories -- system tools-- system restore. If the issue persists u need to reinstall the OS.