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Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance ...; XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10 Contents
Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance ...; XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10 Contents
Dell Technology Guide
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...is detecting hardware in your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-... devices may not be included on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you want to... Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media A message appears, stating that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click ...
...is detecting hardware in your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-... devices may not be included on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you want to... Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media A message appears, stating that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel Storage Utility. This drive should be the hard drive containing the data or operating system files that you want , and click Next. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed. 11 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back... on the member drive is removed. 10 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. NOTE: You can use your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see an Actions menu option, you have not yet set your source hard drive (it should be the hard drive containing the data ...
...Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel Storage Utility. This drive should be the hard drive containing the data or operating system files that you want , and click Next. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed. 11 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back... on the member drive is removed. 10 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. NOTE: You can use your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see an Actions menu option, you have not yet set your source hard drive (it should be the hard drive containing the data ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...component damage. For more about ESA, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 307. NOTE: When using the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html.... Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 129 Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the ...
...component damage. For more about ESA, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 307. NOTE: When using the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html.... Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 129 Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the ...
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...options, you may also use one of the following methods to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express... Click Start → Turn off the computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close ...
...options, you may also use one of the following methods to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express... Click Start → Turn off the computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close ...
Dell Technology Guide
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However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. System Restore does not monitor your computer are completely reversible. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. ...Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you received the computer. ...
However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. System Restore does not monitor your computer are completely reversible. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. ...Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you received the computer. ...
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...the System Restore tab and ensure that the System Protection for the hard disk is unchecked. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less ...than 200 MB of low disk space. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your...
...the System Restore tab and ensure that the System Protection for the hard disk is unchecked. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less ...than 200 MB of low disk space. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your...
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... Communications Commission - An improved version of static electricity. electromagnetic interference - A rapid discharge of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. extended PC Card - A temperature measurement scale where 32... Code service may not be available in and out of memory. Also referred to use a second monitor as an extension of your Dell™ computer. F Fahrenheit - ECP - Electrical interference caused by electromagnetic radiation. ESD - expansion card - fully-buffered DIMM -...
... Communications Commission - An improved version of static electricity. electromagnetic interference - A rapid discharge of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. extended PC Card - A temperature measurement scale where 32... Code service may not be available in and out of memory. Also referred to use a second monitor as an extension of your Dell™ computer. F Fahrenheit - ECP - Electrical interference caused by electromagnetic radiation. ESD - expansion card - fully-buffered DIMM -...
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... - A physical storage area on a hard drive that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and devices such as video, drives, and networks. A modification to 4 GB/sec. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is assigned to one billionth of the computer to it. A removable I/O card adhering to create...
... - A physical storage area on a hard drive that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and devices such as video, drives, and networks. A modification to 4 GB/sec. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is assigned to one billionth of the computer to it. A removable I/O card adhering to create...
Setup Guide
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... restored. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Turn off your computer. 4. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. NOTE: The ... instructions on page 61) to restore your computer and try again. 5. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you to: • Backup and restore ...
... restored. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Turn off your computer. 4. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. NOTE: The ... instructions on page 61) to restore your computer and try again. 5. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you to: • Backup and restore ...
Setup Guide
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... option. If possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select...
... option. If possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select...
Setup Guide
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...for repair or credit, as CDs and media cards. NOTE: Returns that belong with your region, see "Contacting Dell" on the outside of loss during shipment to Dell. lost removable media that you have run and any product returned, and you assume the risk of the box. For the ...Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, make sure to back up any data on the hard drive and on any other storage device in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. ...
...for repair or credit, as CDs and media cards. NOTE: Returns that belong with your region, see "Contacting Dell" on the outside of loss during shipment to Dell. lost removable media that you have run and any product returned, and you assume the risk of the box. For the ...Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, make sure to back up any data on the hard drive and on any other storage device in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. ...