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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
Dell Technology Guide
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...software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. However, using the Operating System disc also...installed after you purchased the computer. 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 when you received the computer. NOTICE...
...software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. However, using the Operating System disc also...installed after you purchased the computer. 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 when you received the computer. NOTICE...
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.... Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes...
.... Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes...
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... the recovery options, log on the computer. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Any programs or files added since you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to confirm...more minutes to complete. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options...
... the recovery options, log on the computer. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Any programs or files added since you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to confirm...more minutes to complete. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options...
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Restoring Your Operating System 36 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 38 Operating System Reinstallation 39 Getting Help 41 Technical Support and Customer Service 42 DellConnect 42 Online Services 42 AutoTech Service 43 Product Information 44 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 44 Before You Call 45 Contacting Dell 46 Finding More Information and Resources 48 Basic Specifications 50 Index 59 4
Restoring Your Operating System 36 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 38 Operating System Reinstallation 39 Getting Help 41 Technical Support and Customer Service 42 DellConnect 42 Online Services 42 AutoTech Service 43 Product Information 44 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 44 Before You Call 45 Contacting Dell 46 Finding More Information and Resources 48 Basic Specifications 50 Index 59 4
Setup Guide
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... settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files. Any changes that System Restore makes to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files.... INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in when you purchased the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your data files or recover them. System Restore ...
... settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files. Any changes that System Restore makes to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files.... INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in when you purchased the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your data files or recover them. System Restore ...
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..., music files, and so on the computer. These options restore your configuration, you purchased the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. 38 Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Click Next. To access the recovery options, log...
..., music files, and so on the computer. These options restore your configuration, you purchased the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. 38 Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Click Next. To access the recovery options, log...
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...the checkbox to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Finish to load any required drivers. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to reboot the system. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer. ... System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete.
...the checkbox to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Finish to load any required drivers. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to reboot the system. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer. ... System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete.
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Index Dell Factory Image Restore 36 Dell Support Center 31 Dell support website 49 Dell Technology Guide for further information 48 Diagnostic Checklist 45 disc drive supported disc sizes 22 discs ejecting 22 using 22 drivers and downloads 49 DVDs, ...
Index Dell Factory Image Restore 36 Dell Support Center 31 Dell support website 49 Dell Technology Guide for further information 48 Diagnostic Checklist 45 disc drive supported disc sizes 22 discs ejecting 22 using 22 drivers and downloads 49 DVDs, ...
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N network connection fixing 26 network speed testing 25 O order status 43 P power problems, solving 26 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 25 processor 50 products information and purchasing 44 R reinstalling Windows 36 resources, finding more 48 restoring factory image 38 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 44 software features 23 software problems 28 solving problems 25 specifications 50 support email addresses 43 support sites worldwide 42 System Messages 32 system reinstall options 36 System Restore 36 Index 61
N network connection fixing 26 network speed testing 25 O order status 43 P power problems, solving 26 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 25 processor 50 products information and purchasing 44 R reinstalling Windows 36 resources, finding more 48 restoring factory image 38 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 44 software features 23 software problems 28 solving problems 25 specifications 50 support email addresses 43 support sites worldwide 42 System Messages 32 system reinstall options 36 System Restore 36 Index 61