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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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... if any of use. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch...
... if any of use. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch...
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... Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 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...
... Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 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...
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...the beginning of the next word. and left-arrow key Moves the cursor to the beginning of the previous word. 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 ... cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph. Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Deletes the selected item without moving it to restore minimized windows following the use of text. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. This key combination functions as a ...
...the beginning of the next word. and left-arrow key Moves the cursor to the beginning of the previous word. 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 ... cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph. Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Deletes the selected item without moving it to restore minimized windows following the use of text. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. This key combination functions as a ...
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...-click Command Prompt. 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. Drives and Media Freeing...
...-click Command Prompt. 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. Drives and Media Freeing...
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.... 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your computer to the state that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Determining Whether ... may need to the device name, you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to install drivers if you install or update a ...
.... 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your computer to the state that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Determining Whether ... may need to the device name, you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to install drivers if you install or update a ...
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... and displays the status of the rebuild. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the hard drive you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in a RAID 1 array fails, you can use your computer while the computer is rebuilding...
... and displays the status of the rebuild. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the hard drive you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in a RAID 1 array fails, you can use your computer while the computer is rebuilding...
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... to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to include in the Selected window. For RAID 1 Press the up - NOTE: If you do not see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10...
... to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to include in the Selected window. For RAID 1 Press the up - NOTE: If you do not see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10...
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... again. Use shut down only when you want to disk, a power failure while on your desktop state to start working . Ending a Program That is restored exactly as you must turn off the computer power. Use shut down when you left it . Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is... restored exactly as you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to quickly resume full-...
... again. Use shut down only when you want to disk, a power failure while on your desktop state to start working . Ending a Program That is restored exactly as you must turn off the computer power. Use shut down when you left it . Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is... restored exactly as you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to quickly resume full-...
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... right of the text box, click Everyone, and click Add. • On a workgroup: Click the arrow to the right of the person you need to restore the file. Type the name of the text box, and then click Find.
... right of the text box, click Everyone, and click Add. • On a workgroup: Click the arrow to the right of the person you need to restore the file. Type the name of the text box, and then click Find.
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...as the backup type and the log file type, by selecting the check box to the left of a file or folder in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup tab→ Job→ New. 4 Specify the files and folders you want to back up files and folders ... and then start the backup operation. 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. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → ...
...as the backup type and the log file type, by selecting the check box to the left of a file or folder in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup tab→ Job→ New. 4 Specify the files and folders you want to back up files and folders ... and then start the backup operation. 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. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → ...
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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.... 5 Select whether to replace existing files with the same name. 6 Click Start Restore. To do so, open the program that is "hidden". 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.... 5 Select whether to replace existing files with the same name. 6 Click Start Restore. To do so, open the program that is "hidden". Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System...
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... General tab displays two settings: On and Off. Setting Windows Firewall to On (recommended) provides another . • The Default Settings allow for a complete Windows Firewall restore. The Exceptions tab allows certain program types to operate without Windows Firewall interfering or sending a message that says Don't allow exceptions is available for Windows...
... General tab displays two settings: On and Off. Setting Windows Firewall to On (recommended) provides another . • The Default Settings allow for a complete Windows Firewall restore. The Exceptions tab allows certain program types to operate without Windows Firewall interfering or sending a message that says Don't allow exceptions is available for Windows...
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... service from the drop-down list at the end of the text box. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up ) your Address Book, click New Contact and fill in the wizard. • To add a person to a backup folder, optical media, or network...
... service from the drop-down list at the end of the text box. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up ) your Address Book, click New Contact and fill in the wizard. • To add a person to a backup folder, optical media, or network...
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... in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to your computer are completely reversible. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in when you received the computer. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. Using Microsoft® Windows® System...
... in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to your computer are completely reversible. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in when you received the computer. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. Using Microsoft® Windows® System...
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...close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you ...3 Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts. If you may appear. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Starting System Restore NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen.
...close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you ...3 Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts. If you may appear. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Starting System Restore NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen.
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... Windows XP. To see if System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. If you received your computer. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Enabling...
... Windows XP. To see if System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. If you received your computer. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Enabling...
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... computer. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to complete. Data files include...programs or files added since you may take five or more minutes to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you received your hard drive to select...
... computer. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to complete. Data files include...programs or files added since you may take five or more minutes to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you received your hard drive to select...
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... support representative instructs you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the region from which you ordered your ... drive. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to load any open files and exit any required drivers. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. Restoring Your Operating System 269 Therefore, do so. 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc....
... support representative instructs you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the region from which you ordered your ... drive. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to load any open files and exit any required drivers. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. Restoring Your Operating System 269 Therefore, do so. 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc....