Upgrading the Windows would prevent restoring From Dell Datasafe.
UNINSTALLING Dell Datasafe Software due to it nagging you constantly about making
Restore media would have been it as well. Its a one way trip.
Buy a 16 gig or larger sandisk Cruiser FIT and run Dell Datasafe
and see if you can make the Restore image.
Additional Information: Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0
Creating Your System Recovery Discs with Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0
Restoring Your Dell Computer to Original Factory Installation with Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0
Restoring from a Backup Using DataSafe Local Backup 2.0
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