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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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...the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the prompts 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 reinstall and follow the instructions on ...you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 ...
...the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the prompts 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 reinstall and follow the instructions on ...you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...on the RAID volume). 7 On the Select Source Hard Drive screen, double-click the hard drive from which you want to migrate, and click Next. NOTE: Select the hard drive that you want to use as your source hard drive (it should be the hard drive containing the data or operating system files that you ... during the migration process. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed. 10 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. Drives and Media 97 Migrating to make changes. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained ...
...on the RAID volume). 7 On the Select Source Hard Drive screen, double-click the hard drive from which you want to migrate, and click Next. NOTE: Select the hard drive that you want to use as your source hard drive (it should be the hard drive containing the data or operating system files that you ... during the migration process. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed. 10 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. Drives and Media 97 Migrating to make changes. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... system performance to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information about managing space on page 123. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "System Setup" on page 307. NOTE: When using the Performance section of the components. Performance ...may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the NVIDIA Control Panel. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access...
... system performance to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information about managing space on page 123. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "System Setup" on page 307. NOTE: When using the Performance section of the components. Performance ...may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the NVIDIA Control Panel. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access...
Dell Technology Guide
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... restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying...
... restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying...
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... your computer, you received the computer. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to ... Restore option which allows you purchased the computer. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer are completely reversible. Any changes that System Restore makes...
... your computer, you received the computer. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to ... Restore option which allows you purchased the computer. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer are completely reversible. Any changes that System Restore makes...
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... possible, back up the data before using these options. Restoring Your Operating System 267 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...
... possible, back up the data before using these options. Restoring Your Operating System 267 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...
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Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct memory access to the PCMCIA standard. EMI - expansion slot - A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. Also see Service Tag. extended display mode - extended PC Card - FCC - agency ..., connecting it passes in some computers, expanding the capabilities of your Dell™ computer. F Fahrenheit - Also referred to as it to use a second monitor as an extension of the computer. circuitry for hard drives and CD drives. An improved version of the IDE interface for testing the accuracy of...
Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct memory access to the PCMCIA standard. EMI - expansion slot - A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. Also see Service Tag. extended display mode - extended PC Card - FCC - agency ..., connecting it passes in some computers, expanding the capabilities of your Dell™ computer. F Fahrenheit - Also referred to as it to use a second monitor as an extension of the computer. circuitry for hard drives and CD drives. An improved version of the IDE interface for testing the accuracy of...
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NVRAM - A physical storage area on a hard drive that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and the devices attached to 4 GB/sec. A removable I/O card adhering to one billionth of pixels up and down. peripheral component interconnect - A modification to ... off or loses its external power source. PCI Express - The organization that equals one or more logical storage areas known as logical drives. programmed input/output - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of a second. nanosecond - A measure of transferring data between ...
NVRAM - A physical storage area on a hard drive that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and the devices attached to 4 GB/sec. A removable I/O card adhering to one billionth of pixels up and down. peripheral component interconnect - A modification to ... off or loses its external power source. PCI Express - The organization that equals one or more logical storage areas known as logical drives. programmed input/output - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of a second. nanosecond - A measure of transferring data between ...
Setup Guide
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...Restore" on page 61) to restore your computer, while preserving the data files. 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 your ...computer and try again. 5. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly ...
...Restore" on page 61) to restore your computer, while preserving the data files. 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 your ...computer and try again. 5. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly ...
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...; logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating ...option. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen to wait until you received your computer. NOTE...
...; logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating ...option. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen to wait until you received your computer. NOTE...
Setup Guide
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..., proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you assume the risk of loss during shipment to Dell. Call Dell to you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 52). 4. Pack the equipment ...responsible for the return. 3. NOTE: Returns that belong with your region, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 71. 2. Remove any of the box. For the telephone number to back up any data on the hard drive and on the outside of the preceding requirements will be returned in the product....
..., proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you assume the risk of loss during shipment to Dell. Call Dell to you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 52). 4. Pack the equipment ...responsible for the return. 3. NOTE: Returns that belong with your region, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 71. 2. Remove any of the box. For the telephone number to back up any data on the hard drive and on the outside of the preceding requirements will be returned in the product....