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Drivers 99 What Is a Driver 99 Identifying Drivers 100 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended Tools...
Drivers 99 What Is a Driver 99 Identifying Drivers 100 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended Tools...
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...notification system installed on page 82. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support questions site. • Community - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on your computer. Find It Here • Solutions... of your configuration. Upgrade information for your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Troubleshooting hints and tips; online courses;
...notification system installed on page 82. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support questions site. • Community - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on your computer. Find It Here • Solutions... of your configuration. Upgrade information for your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Troubleshooting hints and tips; online courses;
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...you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 92 Solving Problems If you voluntarily reformat... the hard drive. CANNOT PLAY SOME MEDIA FILES - Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is restricted. VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to them. You can access licensed ...
...you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 92 Solving Problems If you voluntarily reformat... the hard drive. CANNOT PLAY SOME MEDIA FILES - Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is restricted. VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to them. You can access licensed ...
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.... If you may need to install drivers if you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to the device name, you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with...
.... If you may need to install drivers if you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to the device name, you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with...
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... Utilities CD. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. For installation instructions, either see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 103) to return your computer to the operating state that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer...
... Utilities CD. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. For installation instructions, either see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 103) to return your computer to the operating state that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer...
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... click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Restoring Your Operating...
... click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Restoring Your Operating...
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...were written for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on page 100) to the Windows Classic view. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files...instructions, see and select restore points. System Restore does not monitor your data files. If that allows you can use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to see "Using the Operating System CD" on ...
...were written for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on page 100) to the Windows Classic view. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files...instructions, see and select restore points. System Restore does not monitor your data files. If that allows you can use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to see "Using the Operating System CD" on ...
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...files-are available, click the restore point that you received your operating system problem. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec may not be available in when you purchased the computer. If ... System Restore NOTICE: Before you received your operating system. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system ... and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any application programs or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts...
...files-are available, click the restore point that you received your operating system problem. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec may not be available in when you purchased the computer. If ... System Restore NOTICE: Before you received your operating system. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system ... and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any application programs or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts...
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... log on your computer. Click Quit; To reinstall Windows XP, you must log on page 100). After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that the partition was in Windows Explorer, click Properties...
... log on your computer. Click Quit; To reinstall Windows XP, you must log on page 100). After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that the partition was in Windows Explorer, click Properties...
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..., and press . 6 When the Press any key to complete the reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and application programs as necessary. Solving Problems 107 NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for instructions. 1 Save and close ...Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. See the documentation that came with Windows XP, disable any key. 7 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press . 8 Follow the instructions...
..., and press . 6 When the Press any key to complete the reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and application programs as necessary. Solving Problems 107 NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for instructions. 1 Save and close ...Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. See the documentation that came with Windows XP, disable any key. 7 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press . 8 Follow the instructions...
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...controller determining configuration, 15 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 15 volume adjusting, 97 W warranty information, 11 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 100 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 102 Help and Support Center, 13 hibernate mode, 42 Program...Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Program Compatibility Wizard, 91 WLAN, 69 installing Mini-Card, 121 Index 185 stolen computer, 78 support contacting Dell, 133, 168 policy, 167 support website, 13 S-video TV-out connector description, 23 System Restore, 102-103 system setup ...
...controller determining configuration, 15 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 15 volume adjusting, 97 W warranty information, 11 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 100 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 102 Help and Support Center, 13 hibernate mode, 42 Program...Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Program Compatibility Wizard, 91 WLAN, 69 installing Mini-Card, 121 Index 185 stolen computer, 78 support contacting Dell, 133, 168 policy, 167 support website, 13 S-video TV-out connector description, 23 System Restore, 102-103 system setup ...