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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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and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for correct operation of your computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- The software automatically...on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 82. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support ...
and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for correct operation of your computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- The software automatically...on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 82. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support ...
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... button for assistance. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I V E A N D T H E D E L L D V D P L A Y E R - TO P L A Y M O V I E S W I T H D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T , Y O U M U S T H A V E A D V D D R I O N - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer, this software should already be played...
... button for assistance. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I V E A N D T H E D E L L D V D P L A Y E R - TO P L A Y M O V I E S W I T H D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T , Y O U M U S T H A V E A D V D D R I O N - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer, this software should already be played...
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... optional and may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may need to install drivers if you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to see if any device has...
... optional and may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may need to install drivers if you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to see if any device has...
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... Problems 101 In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. If it might prompt you installed the new driver. For installation instructions, either see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 103) to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you to install... setup files. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, ...
... Problems 101 In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. If it might prompt you installed the new driver. For installation instructions, either see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 103) to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you to install... setup files. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, ...
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... the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to which you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the system setup program (see "Using Microsoft Windows... XP System Restore" on page 100. For instructions, see "Using the System Setup Program" on my ...
... the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to which you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the system setup program (see "Using Microsoft Windows... XP System Restore" on page 100. For instructions, see "Using the System Setup Program" on my ...
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...boldface type. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your operating system problem. Solving Problems 103 Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen. System Restore does not monitor your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: The procedures in when you ...Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you want to restore your computer. For instructions, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use System Restore. ...
...boldface type. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your operating system problem. Solving Problems 103 Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen. System Restore does not monitor your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: The procedures in when you ...Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you want to restore your computer. For instructions, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use System Restore. ...
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...available, click the restore point that you received your computer. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on certain computers. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files 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...
...available, click the restore point that you received your computer. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on certain computers. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files 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...
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...; Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that the additional disk space is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to load any required drivers. Reinstalling Windows XP The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your operating system to do not log...
...; Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that the additional disk space is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to load any required drivers. Reinstalling Windows XP The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your operating system to do not log...
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...reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and application programs as necessary. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for instructions. 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Solving Problems 107 If the operating system logo appears, wait until you reinstall Windows XP. Click Exit ...if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the...
...reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and application programs as necessary. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for instructions. 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Solving Problems 107 If the operating system logo appears, wait until you reinstall Windows XP. Click Exit ...if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the...
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...new computer, 26 traveling with the computer by air, 132 identification tag, 131 packing, 131 tips, 132 troubleshooting conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 102 Help and Support Center, 13 restore computer to previous operating state, 102-103 TV connecting, 50...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 ...
...new computer, 26 traveling with the computer by air, 132 identification tag, 131 packing, 131 tips, 132 troubleshooting conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 102 Help and Support Center, 13 restore computer to previous operating state, 102-103 TV connecting, 50...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 ...