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Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 41 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 43 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 45 Index 47 4 Contents
Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 41 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 43 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 45 Index 47 4 Contents
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...replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers (see page 45), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 34), or access your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and ... ship with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. You can be available for your documentation....
...replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers (see page 45), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 34), or access your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and ... ship with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. You can be available for your documentation....
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...8226; Customer Care - Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - ...specifications and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Troubleshooting - Hints and tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your computer, you reinstall the operating system for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium®...
...8226; Customer Care - Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - ...specifications and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Troubleshooting - Hints and tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your computer, you reinstall the operating system for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium®...
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...For? This website may not be available in certain regions. • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 ...8226; File downloads • Details on the screen. • How to reinstall drivers for corporate, government, and education customers. To reinstall your CD varies based on your online User's Guide for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - Mini tower chassis type • DCNE - Desktop chassis ...
...For? This website may not be available in certain regions. • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 ...8226; File downloads • Details on the screen. • How to reinstall drivers for corporate, government, and education customers. To reinstall your CD varies based on your online User's Guide for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - Mini tower chassis type • DCNE - Desktop chassis ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open ... restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that allows you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. Enabling System Restore If you to an earlier time is...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open ... restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that allows you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. Enabling System Restore If you to an earlier time is...
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..., disable any open files and exit any virus protection software installed on your computer before you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following sections in the order in before you are listed. After you...
..., disable any open files and exit any virus protection software installed on your computer before you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following sections in the order in before you are listed. After you...
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...Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and click Next. 11 If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to copy files and install the devices....message appears: Press any key. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 2 Read the information on the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and press to ...
...Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and click Next. 11 If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to copy files and install the devices....message appears: Press any key. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 2 Read the information on the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and press to ...
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... the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation. 3 ... click Skip. 15 When the Ready to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities...Works Suite CD sleeve. Quick Reference Guide 45 screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. ...
... the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation. 3 ... click Skip. 15 When the Ready to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities...Works Suite CD sleeve. Quick Reference Guide 45 screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. ...
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...beep codes, 40 H hardware beep codes, 40 conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 21 IRQ conflicts, 41 O operating system CD, 7 Installation Guide, 7 reinstalling Windows XP, 43 Operating System CD, 7 P power light diagnosing ...problems with, 36 locations, 9, 12, 15, 18 problems beep codes, 40 conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 33 restore computer to previous operating state, 41 Index...
...beep codes, 40 H hardware beep codes, 40 conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 21 IRQ conflicts, 41 O operating system CD, 7 Installation Guide, 7 reinstalling Windows XP, 43 Operating System CD, 7 P power light diagnosing ...problems with, 36 locations, 9, 12, 15, 18 problems beep codes, 40 conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 33 restore computer to previous operating state, 41 Index...
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R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 43 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 33 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 41 System Restore, 41 T troubleshooting conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 41 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 43 System Restore, 41 48 Index
R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 43 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 33 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 41 System Restore, 41 T troubleshooting conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 41 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 43 System Restore, 41 48 Index
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...are mandatory and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer unusable and you will ...and features, go to reinstall the operating system. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not...
...are mandatory and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer unusable and you will ...and features, go to reinstall the operating system. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not...
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... for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 47 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 39 "My Dell Downloads" on page 36 support.dell.com the Service Manual at...
... for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 47 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 39 "My Dell Downloads" on page 36 support.dell.com the Service Manual at...