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... Backing up Files 117 Windows Vista 117 Windows XP 118 Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With...
... Backing up Files 117 Windows Vista 117 Windows XP 118 Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With...
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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 ... Lights 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 ... Lights 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
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... You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of use. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using...
... You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of use. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using...
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For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • ...
For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • ...
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...to the Recycle Bin. Deletes the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first. and right-arrow key Moves the cursor to restore minimized windows following the use of the next word. with any arrow key Selects more than one item in which they were opened. ...Pad) and up-arrow key Moves the cursor to a network). with an arrow key Selects a block of the previous paragraph. Windows logo key and Restores all open items. Cycles through items in the order in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. Windows logo key and...
...to the Recycle Bin. Deletes the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first. and right-arrow key Moves the cursor to restore minimized windows following the use of the next word. with any arrow key Selects more than one item in which they were opened. ...Pad) and up-arrow key Moves the cursor to a network). with an arrow key Selects a block of the previous paragraph. Windows logo key and Restores all open items. Cycles through items in the order in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. Windows logo key and...
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...). Drives and Media 77 The free space on drive C (the hard drive) is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on a hard drive for operating system functions, leaving the remaining space for standard operations, click Start → Computer. Shadow Storage Shadow...
...). Drives and Media 77 The free space on drive C (the hard drive) is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on a hard drive for operating system functions, leaving the remaining space for standard operations, click Start → Computer. Shadow Storage Shadow...
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... install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265...) to return your computer to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. HINT: You must be logged in this section. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 ...
... install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265...) to return your computer to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. HINT: You must be logged in this section. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 ...
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... data you want to keep before continuing. 8 Under Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to the hard drive(s) you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in the next step. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Select...
... data you want to keep before continuing. 8 Under Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to the hard drive(s) you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in the next step. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Select...
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... launch the Create RAID Volume Wizard, and then click Next. 4 On the Select Volume Location screen, select the first hard drive you do not see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). NOTE: If you want to make changes. 94 Drives and Media Click Next. For RAID 1 Press the up - and...
... launch the Create RAID Volume Wizard, and then click Next. 4 On the Select Volume Location screen, select the first hard drive you do not see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). NOTE: If you want to make changes. 94 Drives and Media Click Next. For RAID 1 Press the up - and...
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... This action shuts down only when you must turn off, so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is restored exactly as you left it. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101... all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to use the computer again, it . When you restart the computer, your desktop is restored exactly as you want to add memory or you don't plan to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Ending a Program ...
... This action shuts down only when you must turn off, so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is restored exactly as you left it. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101... all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to use the computer again, it . When you restart the computer, your desktop is restored exactly as you want to add memory or you don't plan to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Ending a Program ...
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.... • On a domain - Type the name of the person you want to share files with some users. 3 Under Permission Level, click the arrow next to restore the file. You may have to create a new user account to share files with , and click Add. • On a domain - To empty the Recycle Bin...
.... • On a domain - Type the name of the person you want to share files with some users. 3 Under Permission Level, click the arrow next to restore the file. You may have to create a new user account to share files with , and click Add. • On a domain - To empty the Recycle Bin...
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... to a file. Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured If a backup procedure has been preconfigured, simply access the Backup or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. If you want to set advanced backup options such as the backup type...Folders 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 folders you want to back up by selecting the check box...
... to a file. Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured If a backup procedure has been preconfigured, simply access the Backup or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. If you want to set advanced backup options such as the backup type...Folders 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 folders you want to back up by selecting the check box...
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Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Backup and Restore Center. 2 Click either Restore files or Restore computer. 3 Click Continue on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on your backed-up files and folders....With Hidden Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in this situation, you must first unhide any hidden drives. Restoring Files You can restore your entire computer or just the files and folders on the Restore Files wizard. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System ...
Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Backup and Restore Center. 2 Click either Restore files or Restore computer. 3 Click Continue on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on your backed-up files and folders....With Hidden Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in this situation, you must first unhide any hidden drives. Restoring Files You can restore your entire computer or just the files and folders on the Restore Files wizard. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System ...
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... Protocol (ICMP) settings allow exceptions. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. General tab Exceptions tab Advanced tab The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. This option places the firewall at the default status. The...
... Protocol (ICMP) settings allow exceptions. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. General tab Exceptions tab Advanced tab The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. This option places the firewall at the default status. The...
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... information. • To use a directory service, click Select Members, and then click Find. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up your disk space. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Select an e-mail folder. 3 Click File→ Folder→ Compact...
... information. • To use a directory service, click Select Members, and then click Find. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up your disk space. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Select an e-mail folder. 3 Click File→ Folder→ Compact...
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... programs installed after you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer are completely reversible. System Restore does not monitor your hard drive to the operating state it to...
... programs installed after you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer are completely reversible. System Restore does not monitor your hard drive to the operating state it to...
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... are an administrator on -screen prompts. Windows Vista 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 266 Restoring Your Operating System otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open...
... are an administrator on -screen prompts. Windows Vista 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 266 Restoring Your Operating System otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open...
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... the System Protection for the hard disk is unchecked. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive... 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. To see if System Restore is automatically disabled. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. If you received your computer. Therefore, the ...
... the System Protection for the hard disk is unchecked. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive... 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. To see if System Restore is automatically disabled. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. If you received your computer. Therefore, the ...
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... the recovery options, log on the computer. NOTE: Depending upon your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you may take five or more minutes to access the...
... the recovery options, log on the computer. NOTE: Depending upon your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you may take five or more minutes to access the...
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... System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79). NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your computer, or whether you must also reinstall ...not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that ...
... System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79). NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your computer, or whether you must also reinstall ...not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that ...