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... Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand ...to expand the Components category. Finding Information 27 Exporting System Information as a Text File 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 On the File menu, click Export. 3 In File name, type the filename. 4...
... Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand ...to expand the Components category. Finding Information 27 Exporting System Information as a Text File 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 On the File menu, click Export. 3 In File name, type the filename. 4...
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.... Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is available for other standard operations. A list of hard drive space used by Shadow Storage: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt.
.... Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is available for other standard operations. A list of hard drive space used by Shadow Storage: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt.
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... DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to store persistent data. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking...
... DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to store persistent data. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking...
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... the Start menu, use the Control Panel to another using the Files and Settings Transfer wizard in Windows XP: 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools. 2 Select Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 Follow the instructions on the wizard.
... the Start menu, use the Control Panel to another using the Files and Settings Transfer wizard in Windows XP: 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools. 2 Select Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 Follow the instructions on the wizard.
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... to a file. The wizard will take you through the options and then start the backup operation. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup tab→ Job→ New. 4 Specify the files and...
... to a file. The wizard will take you through the options and then start the backup operation. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup tab→ Job→ New. 4 Specify the files and...
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... files and folders. 5 Select whether to replace existing files with the same name. 6 Click Start Restore. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode. 3 On the Restore and Manage Media tab, select the files and folders you used to restore your computer...
... files and folders. 5 Select whether to replace existing files with the same name. 6 Click Start Restore. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode. 3 On the Restore and Manage Media tab, select the files and folders you used to restore your computer...
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... performance thresholds. • Configure and log user defined events. • Customize application key strokes. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup calculates how much space on your drive will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK...
... performance thresholds. • Configure and log user defined events. • Customize application key strokes. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup calculates how much space on your drive will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK...
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The computer must search throughout the disk to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. You should take only 5 to retrieve the complete file. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of ...
The computer must search throughout the disk to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. You should take only 5 to retrieve the complete file. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of ...
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...The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. Windows® XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open... -screen prompts. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on the computer, click Continue; In the event that System Restore...
...The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. Windows® XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open... -screen prompts. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on the computer, click Continue; In the event that System Restore...
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...if System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System 267 If you received your... below apply only to restore your operating system problem. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked....
...if System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System 267 If you received your... below apply only to restore your operating system problem. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked....
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... minimum hardware requirements needed to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER ...compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open...
... minimum hardware requirements needed to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER ...compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open...
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...change the settings for more information. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ System Tools → System Information. 3 Locate the BIOS Version/Date item in the BIOS, such as date and time or system ... The system setup program allows you to configure user-selectable options in System Summary. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept...
...change the settings for more information. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ System Tools → System Information. 3 Locate the BIOS Version/Date item in the BIOS, such as date and time or system ... The system setup program allows you to configure user-selectable options in System Summary. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept...
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.... For more extensive list of Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available... at or near the computer so that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your computer ...
.... For more extensive list of Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available... at or near the computer so that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your computer ...
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...the item(s) being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on page 336). Retail Customers Systems purchased from a telephone at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You may be refused at the computer itself. Ensure that the computer documentation is for credit. 5 Pack the equipment to be..." on page 336), indicating the tests that you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). 4 Include any accessories that belong with your computer. You are missing any of the preceding requirements will be asked for your...
...the item(s) being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on page 336). Retail Customers Systems purchased from a telephone at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You may be refused at the computer itself. Ensure that the computer documentation is for credit. 5 Pack the equipment to be..." on page 336), indicating the tests that you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). 4 Include any accessories that belong with your computer. You are missing any of the preceding requirements will be asked for your...
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... • About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) • Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help ...service tag and express service code. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 31 INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and ...
... • About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) • Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help ...service tag and express service code. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 31 INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and ...
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...procedures. If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. Call your local Dell representative for information and procedures that the support staff can complete the following ..."Diagnostic Checklist" on how to the problem your computer is experiencing. 2. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. NOTE: Some of Dell Support online. 5. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with your computer, you do not have...
...procedures. If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. Call your local Dell representative for information and procedures that the support staff can complete the following ..."Diagnostic Checklist" on how to the problem your computer is experiencing. 2. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. NOTE: Some of Dell Support online. 5. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with your computer, you do not have...
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... the original (or equivalent) packing materials. 7. For the telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 46. 3. You are missing any accessories that belong with the item(s) being returned, whether for the return. 4. Getting Help Product Information If you need ...information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to you assume the risk of the Diagnostics ...
... the original (or equivalent) packing materials. 7. For the telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 46. 3. You are missing any accessories that belong with the item(s) being returned, whether for the return. 4. Getting Help Product Information If you need ...information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to you assume the risk of the Diagnostics ...