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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 109...
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 109...
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.... 3 Click the topic that describes your Dell computer. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 82. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel...
.... 3 Click the topic that describes your Dell computer. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 82. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel...
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...; Ensure that the program is digital content that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to them. 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 the operating system installed on page 133. Contact...
...; Ensure that the program is digital content that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to them. 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 the operating system installed on page 133. Contact...
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.... If an exclamation point is the source of your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 100. If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your problem...
.... If an exclamation point is the source of your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 100. If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your problem...
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.... Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the Drivers and 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 the driver information window to display the files associated with your computer. Solving Problems...
.... Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the Drivers and 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 the driver information window to display the files associated with your computer. Solving Problems...
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... Computer's Configuration" on my computer, and click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer has an infrared sensor and you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to resolve a hardware conflict on page...
... Computer's Configuration" on my computer, and click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer has an infrared sensor and you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to resolve a hardware conflict on page...
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...files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications installed after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the.... • If you to resolve the problem. System Restore does not monitor your operating system. To access help, see "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your operating system problem. If that allows you received an Operating System CD with available restore points appear...
...files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications installed after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the.... • If you to resolve the problem. System Restore does not monitor your operating system. To access help, see "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your operating system problem. If that allows you received an Operating System CD with available restore points appear...
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.... 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that you purchased the computer. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec may not be available in when you prefer. 5 Click Next. If two or more restore points are permanently deleted...or delete any application programs or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Any programs or files added since you received your computer. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on certain computers....
.... 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that you purchased the computer. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec may not be available in when you prefer. 5 Click Next. If two or more restore points are permanently deleted...or delete any application programs or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Any programs or files added since you received your computer. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on certain computers....
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To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. After you reinstall the operating system, you do not log on as a local administrator, a message appears...
To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. After you reinstall the operating system, you do not log on as a local administrator, a message appears...
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Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for instructions. 1 Save and close any open files and...complete the reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and application programs as necessary. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100. See the documentation that came with Windows XP, disable any key. 7 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press . 8 Follow the instructions on your ...
Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for instructions. 1 Save and close any open files and...complete the reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and application programs as necessary. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100. See the documentation that came with Windows XP, disable any key. 7 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press . 8 Follow the instructions on your ...
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...video 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... 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 ...
...video 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... 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 ...