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3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 43 Dell Diagnostics 46 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 46 Drivers 48 What Is a Driver 48 Identifying Drivers 48 Reinstalling Drivers 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 49 Restoring Your Operating System 50 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 50 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 51 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 53 Recommended...
3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 43 Dell Diagnostics 46 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 46 Drivers 48 What Is a Driver 48 Identifying Drivers 48 Reinstalling Drivers 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 49 Restoring Your Operating System 50 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 50 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 51 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 53 Recommended...
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Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and... status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Dell Support Website - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to view the appropriate ...
Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and... status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Dell Support Website - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to view the appropriate ...
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... printer cable connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on your existing telephone line. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on the computer.
... printer cable connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on your existing telephone line. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on the computer.
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... source of specialized commands that only its own set of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Each device has its driver recognizes. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Close the test screen to return to the device name, you experience...
... source of specialized commands that only its own set of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Each device has its driver recognizes. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Close the test screen to return to the device name, you experience...
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...to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to the operating state that existed before you... are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Troubleshooting Tools 49 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your ...
...to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to the operating state that existed before you... are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Troubleshooting Tools 49 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your ...
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...programs until the system restoration is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and ...other system settings have left the computer in boldface type. 50 Troubleshooting Tools If that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on using System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your data files. The Select...
...programs until the system restoration is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and ...other system settings have left the computer in boldface type. 50 Troubleshooting Tools If that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on using System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your data files. The Select...
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... restore point, or you prefer. 5 Click Next. Enabling System Restore If you purchased the computer. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is not available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is complete. 1 Click...to the operating state it was in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Any programs or files ...
... restore point, or you prefer. 5 Click Next. Enabling System Restore If you purchased the computer. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is not available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is complete. 1 Click...to the operating state it was in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Any programs or files ...
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drivers about, 48 identifying, 48 drives, 79 hard drive, 81 installing CD/DVD,...K keyboard problems, 32 H hard drive activity light, 56 installing, 83 installing second, 84 problems, 29 removing, 82 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 headphone connector, 56 hibernate mode, 24-25 Hyper-Threading, 26 I installing parts before you begin..., 53 recommended tools, 53 turning off your computer, 53 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10, 56 latch release cover, 56 lights back of computer, 43 diagnostic, 43, 56 hard drive...
drivers about, 48 identifying, 48 drives, 79 hard drive, 81 installing CD/DVD,...K keyboard problems, 32 H hard drive activity light, 56 installing, 83 installing second, 84 problems, 29 removing, 82 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 headphone connector, 56 hibernate mode, 24-25 Hyper-Threading, 26 I installing parts before you begin..., 53 recommended tools, 53 turning off your computer, 53 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10, 56 latch release cover, 56 lights back of computer, 43 diagnostic, 43, 56 hard drive...
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W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 49 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 Hyper-Threading, 26 Network Setup Wizard, 23 Program Compatibility Wizard, 33 reinstalling, 50 scanner, 39 System Restore, 50 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Network Setup Wizard, 23 Program Compatibility Wizard, 33 Index 139
W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 49 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 Hyper-Threading, 26 Network Setup Wizard, 23 Program Compatibility Wizard, 33 reinstalling, 50 scanner, 39 System Restore, 50 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Network Setup Wizard, 23 Program Compatibility Wizard, 33 Index 139