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... to read 71 If only part of the display is readable 72 Drivers 72 What Is a Driver 72 Identifying Drivers 72 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79...
... to read 71 If only part of the display is readable 72 Drivers 72 What Is a Driver 72 Identifying Drivers 72 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79...
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... from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Computer documentation, details on the screen. 10 Finding Information Online discussion with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use Windows XP • How to work with technical support •... Community - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS is necessary for components, such premier.support...
... from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Computer documentation, details on the screen. 10 Finding Information Online discussion with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use Windows XP • How to work with technical support •... Community - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS is necessary for components, such premier.support...
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...your computer is not configured, is detected in order to connect to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the area. 50 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Wireless networks fall into two categories-infrastructure ...removed or corrupted, follow the instructions on your computer, a pop-up your computer. If the software is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on your wireless connection, go to connect several computers. 2 On the Network Setup Wizard...
...your computer is not configured, is detected in order to connect to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the area. 50 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Wireless networks fall into two categories-infrastructure ...removed or corrupted, follow the instructions on your computer, a pop-up your computer. If the software is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on your wireless connection, go to connect several computers. 2 On the Network Setup Wizard...
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... Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com or your computer after you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If an exclamation point is next to... computer to replace the driver with a [!]) on your Drivers and Utilities CD provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs...
... Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com or your computer after you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If an exclamation point is next to... computer to replace the driver with a [!]) on your Drivers and Utilities CD provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs...
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Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your operating system problem. Use the CD only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. •... device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your operating system. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on ...
Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your operating system problem. Use the CD only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. •... device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your operating system. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on ...
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...calendar dates with available restore points appear in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore ...driver, use System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that allows you to an earlier time is automatically selected. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that Restore my computer to see "Windows Help and Support Center." Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP...
...calendar dates with available restore points appear in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore ...driver, use System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that allows you to an earlier time is automatically selected. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that Restore my computer to see "Windows Help and Support Center." Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP...
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Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore. If possible, back up all data on all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you do not want to complete. Data files... Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press .
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore. If possible, back up all data on all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you do not want to complete. Data files... Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press .
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... reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and applications as necessary. Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that came with a newly installed driver, first try again. 5 Press the arrow keys...
... reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and applications as necessary. Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that came with a newly installed driver, first try again. 5 Press the arrow keys...
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...UPS, 24 USB connectors description, 15 V video problems, 71 video connector description, 15 volume adjusting, 70 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 73 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate mode, 33 Network Setup ...a new computer, 20 traveling with the computer by air, 106 identification tag, 105 packing, 105 tips, 105 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard problems, 64 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 75-76 U uninterruptible power supply...
...UPS, 24 USB connectors description, 15 V video problems, 71 video connector description, 15 volume adjusting, 70 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 73 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate mode, 33 Network Setup ...a new computer, 20 traveling with the computer by air, 106 identification tag, 105 packing, 105 tips, 105 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard problems, 64 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 75-76 U uninterruptible power supply...