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... 72 What Is a Driver 72 Identifying Drivers 72 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended...
... 72 What Is a Driver 72 Identifying Drivers 72 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended...
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... ROM BAD CHECKSUM - A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND - Run the Windows error-checking utility to restore the data by entering the system setup program. See the "Windows Help and Support Center" for the Date ... keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. The battery is missing an essential file. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. SECTOR NOT FOUND - T H E D E V I C E I B L E . The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. A chip on page 83). Then immediately exit the program. X : \ I S N O T A...
... ROM BAD CHECKSUM - A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND - Run the Windows error-checking utility to restore the data by entering the system setup program. See the "Windows Help and Support Center" for the Date ... keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. The battery is missing an essential file. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. SECTOR NOT FOUND - T H E D E V I C E I B L E . The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. A chip on page 83). Then immediately exit the program. X : \ I S N O T A...
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...Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com or your computer after you installed the new driver. Windows XP 1...Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Solving Problems 73 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities."
...Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com or your computer after you installed the new driver. Windows XP 1...Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Solving Problems 73 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities."
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... of a specific driver or utility to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in system setup before continuing...
... of a specific driver or utility to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in system setup before continuing...
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... or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is ... is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you can use it was in when...
... or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is ... is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you can use it was in when...
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... unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 73) to the Windows Classic view. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to see ...Windows Help and Support Center, see and select restore points. See the Windows Help and Support Center for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration. 76 Solving Problems System Restore does not monitor your Dell™ computer to resolve the problem.
... unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 73) to the Windows Classic view. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to see ...Windows Help and Support Center, see and select restore points. See the Windows Help and Support Center for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration. 76 Solving Problems System Restore does not monitor your Dell™ computer to resolve the problem.
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...permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec is unchecked. Solving Problems 77 To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to complete. Data files include documents, spreadsheets,...a blue bar with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data on all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any ...
...permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec is unchecked. Solving Problems 77 To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to complete. Data files include documents, spreadsheets,...a blue bar with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data on all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any ...
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The computer restarts. Click Quit, and then log on . 7 Click Next. Click Quit; Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your computer. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you purchased your hard drive to the operating state it was in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that the additional disk space is recommended ...
The computer restarts. Click Quit, and then log on . 7 Click Next. Click Quit; Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your computer. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you purchased your hard drive to the operating state it was in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that the additional disk space is recommended ...
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... you reinstall Windows XP. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. To reinstall Windows XP, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. After...a problem with Windows XP, disable any key to complete. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to complete the reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and applications as necessary. See "Using Windows XP Device...
... you reinstall Windows XP. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. To reinstall Windows XP, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. After...a problem with Windows XP, disable any key to complete. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to complete the reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and applications as necessary. See "Using Windows XP Device...
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..." in the Product Information Guide. 3 Lift the cover off the computer and set it from the computer. 5 Remove the new drive from its packaging. See "Restoring Your Operating System." 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 84 Adding and Replacing Parts Save the original packaging...
..." in the Product Information Guide. 3 Lift the cover off the computer and set it from the computer. 5 Remove the new drive from its packaging. See "Restoring Your Operating System." 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 84 Adding and Replacing Parts Save the original packaging...
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...device, highlight the item and press the space bar. disabled items are not preceded by a number; You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to the following... system start the operating system. Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. 104 Appendix The computer boots to boot and press . When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system....
...device, highlight the item and press the space bar. disabled items are not preceded by a number; You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to the following... system start the operating system. Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. 104 Appendix The computer boots to boot and press . When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system....
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..." software and peripherals1. In addition, any peripheral, accessory, or software program sold by U.S. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to cover all third-party software and peripherals is intended for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to this copyright protection technology must be available for telephonic modems...
..." software and peripherals1. In addition, any peripheral, accessory, or software program sold by U.S. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to cover all third-party software and peripherals is intended for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to this copyright protection technology must be available for telephonic modems...
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...information that was saved to the hard drive is lost. ExpressCard - Express Service Code - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are often used to hard drive storage, the term is the boiling point of your... PC Card slot when installed. Software that reads and writes data on some processors that allows you insert an expansion card, connecting it is automatically restored. 130 Glossary A drive that interacts with a particular program, such as an extension of water. A metal plate on a hard disk. expanding the ...
...information that was saved to the hard drive is lost. ExpressCard - Express Service Code - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are often used to hard drive storage, the term is the boiling point of your... PC Card slot when installed. Software that reads and writes data on some processors that allows you insert an expansion card, connecting it is automatically restored. 130 Glossary A drive that interacts with a particular program, such as an extension of water. A metal plate on a hard disk. expanding the ...
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...drive problems, 58 CD-RW drive problems, 58 CDs, 43 playing, 41 Check Disk, 59 cleaning touch pad, 107 computer crashes, 65 restore to previous state, 75-76 slow performance, 60, 66 specifications, 97 stops responding, 65 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 75 Control Panel power...how to, 43 copying DVDs general information, 43 helpful tips, 45 how to, 43 D Dell contacting, 110 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Dell Premier Support website, 9 device status lights, 13 diagnostics Dell, 55 display adjusting brightness, 25 adjusting the size of icons, 53 adjusting the size of ...
...drive problems, 58 CD-RW drive problems, 58 CDs, 43 playing, 41 Check Disk, 59 cleaning touch pad, 107 computer crashes, 65 restore to previous state, 75-76 slow performance, 60, 66 specifications, 97 stops responding, 65 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 75 Control Panel power...how to, 43 copying DVDs general information, 43 helpful tips, 45 how to, 43 D Dell contacting, 110 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Dell Premier Support website, 9 device status lights, 13 diagnostics Dell, 55 display adjusting brightness, 25 adjusting the size of icons, 53 adjusting the size of ...
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..., 15 Network Setup Wizard, 49 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 76 optical drive description, 16 optical-drive-tray eject button description, 16 P PC Restore, 77 playing CDs, 41 playing DVDs, 41 power hibernate mode, 33 line conditioners, 24 power options properties, 36 power (continued) problems, 67 protection ...screen, 65 CD drive, 58 CD-RW drive, 58 computer crashes, 65 computer does not start up, 65 computer stops responding, 65 conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 drives, 58 DVD drive, 58 error messages, 60 hard drive, 59 keyboard, 64 lockups, 65 network, 67 power, 67 power light...
..., 15 Network Setup Wizard, 49 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 76 optical drive description, 16 optical-drive-tray eject button description, 16 P PC Restore, 77 playing CDs, 41 playing DVDs, 41 power hibernate mode, 33 line conditioners, 24 power options properties, 36 power (continued) problems, 67 protection ...screen, 65 CD drive, 58 CD-RW drive, 58 computer crashes, 65 computer does not start up, 65 computer stops responding, 65 conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 drives, 58 DVD drive, 58 error messages, 60 hard drive, 59 keyboard, 64 lockups, 65 network, 67 power, 67 power light...
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...about, 33, 37 password options, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 56 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 55 stolen computer, 106 support contacting Dell, 110 support website, 10 System Restore, 75-76 system setup program commonly used options, ... computer by air, 106 identification tag, 105 packing, 105 tips, 105 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard problems, 64 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 75-76 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS, 24 USB connectors ...
...about, 33, 37 password options, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 56 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 55 stolen computer, 106 support contacting Dell, 110 support website, 10 System Restore, 75-76 system setup program commonly used options, ... computer by air, 106 identification tag, 105 packing, 105 tips, 105 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard problems, 64 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 75-76 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS, 24 USB connectors ...
