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...262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating...for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
...262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating...for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
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...regular backups of your data files or recover them. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the ...was in when you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove ...
...regular backups of your data files or recover them. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the ...was in when you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove ...
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... if System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be...
... if System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be...
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... added since you purchased the computer. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, ... state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout...
... added since you purchased the computer. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, ... state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout...
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Contents Restoring Your Operating System 49 System Restore 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Operating System Reinstallation 53 Getting Help 55 Technical Support and Customer Service 56 DellConnect 56 Online Services 57 Automated Order-Status Service 58 Product Information 58 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 59 Before You Call 60 Contacting Dell 61 Finding More Information and Resources 62 Basic Specifications 64 Appendix 70 Macrovision Product Notice 70 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (only for Mexico 71 Index 72 4
Contents Restoring Your Operating System 49 System Restore 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Operating System Reinstallation 53 Getting Help 55 Technical Support and Customer Service 56 DellConnect 56 Online Services 57 Automated Order-Status Service 58 Product Information 58 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 59 Before You Call 60 Contacting Dell 61 Finding More Information and Resources 62 Basic Specifications 64 Appendix 70 Macrovision Product Notice 70 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (only for Mexico 71 Index 72 4
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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system in when you purchased the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for the procedures that ... the hard drive and removes any external storage device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data ...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system in when you purchased the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for the procedures that ... the hard drive and removes any external storage device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data ...
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... problem. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Click Start . 2. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all data on certain computers. 51 Click Undo my last...
... problem. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Click Start . 2. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all data on certain computers. 51 Click Undo my last...
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If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 1. Turn on . The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Any programs or files added since you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Data... and so on the computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 52 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you may need...
If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 1. Turn on . The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Any programs or files added since you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Data... and so on the computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 52 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you may need...
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... complete. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to the factory condition, then click Next. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back...
... complete. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to the factory condition, then click Next. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back...
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INSPIRON Index A AC adapter size and weight 67 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 34 C calling Dell 60 CDs, playing and creating 32 chipset 64 computer capabilities 32 computer, setting up 5 conserving energy 33 72 Contacting Dell online 61 customer service 56 customizing your desktop 33 your energy settings 33 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 34 DellConnect 56 Dell Diagnostics 45 Dell Factory Image Restore 49 Dell Support Center 43 Dell support website 63 Dell Technology Guide for further information 62
INSPIRON Index A AC adapter size and weight 67 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 34 C calling Dell 60 CDs, playing and creating 32 chipset 64 computer capabilities 32 computer, setting up 5 conserving energy 33 72 Contacting Dell online 61 customer service 56 customizing your desktop 33 your energy settings 33 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 34 DellConnect 56 Dell Diagnostics 45 Dell Factory Image Restore 49 Dell Support Center 43 Dell support website 63 Dell Technology Guide for further information 62
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Index P power strips, using 6 processor 64 products information and purchasing 58 R reinstalling Windows 54 resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 51 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 59 software features 32 software problems 40 specifications 64 74 support email addresses 57 support sites worldwide 57 System Messages 44 System Restore 49 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 59 Windows reinstalling 53 Windows Vista Program Compatibility Wizard 41 reinstalling 54 wired network connection 7 wireless network connection 37
Index P power strips, using 6 processor 64 products information and purchasing 58 R reinstalling Windows 54 resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 51 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 59 software features 32 software problems 40 specifications 64 74 support email addresses 57 support sites worldwide 57 System Messages 44 System Restore 49 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 59 Windows reinstalling 53 Windows Vista Program Compatibility Wizard 41 reinstalling 54 wired network connection 7 wireless network connection 37