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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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... the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - 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 questions... relevant self-support information. Finding Information 13 articles Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System...
... the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - 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 questions... relevant self-support information. Finding Information 13 articles Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System...
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...that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to access Help. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer meets ...necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 92 Solving Problems See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to run the software. You can access licensed ...
...that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to access Help. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer meets ...necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 92 Solving Problems See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to run the software. You can access licensed ...
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... install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If...
... install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If...
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... the installation. 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 can also detect other drivers and utilities. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 Save and close any open files...
... the installation. 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 can also detect other drivers and utilities. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 Save and close any open files...
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...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.... See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 103. 102 Solving Problems Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve a hardware conflict on page 163) before continuing with the driver installation. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on...
...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.... See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 103. 102 Solving Problems Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve a hardware conflict on page 163) before continuing with the driver installation. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on...
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...date to which you purchased the computer. All calendar dates with your operating system problem. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec" on page 13. For instructions, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete...3 Follow the instructions on the hard drive. To access help, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 104. • If you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it ...
...date to which you purchased the computer. All calendar dates with your operating system problem. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec" on page 13. For instructions, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete...3 Follow the instructions on the hard drive. To access help, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 104. • If you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it ...
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...NOTICE: Before you prefer. 5 Click Next. Using 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 ... you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically selected. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your computer. If ...
...NOTICE: Before you prefer. 5 Click Next. Using 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 ... you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically selected. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your computer. If ...
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.... 7 Click Finish to correct a problem with your computer. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you need the following items: • Dell™ 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...
.... 7 Click Finish to correct a problem with your computer. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you need the following items: • Dell™ 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...
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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. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the screen to boot from CD message appears, press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. See the documentation that came with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed...
Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the screen to boot from CD message appears, press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. See the documentation that came with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed...
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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,... 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,... 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...