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... 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 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended...
... 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 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended...
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...Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select the program you are trying to restore the data by entering the system setup program. You may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the screen. 5... on the hard drive. TI M E - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - If the message reappears, contact Dell. The optional ROM apparently failed. The program that supports the system configuration settings may be loose. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to check...
...Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select the program you are trying to restore the data by entering the system setup program. You may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the screen. 5... on the hard drive. TI M E - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - If the message reappears, contact Dell. The optional ROM apparently failed. The program that supports the system configuration settings may be loose. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to check...
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...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 you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer to the operating state that existed before you install or update a ...driver, use System Restore to replace the driver with a [!]) on your Drivers and Utilities CD provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed 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 you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer to the operating state that existed before you install or update a ...driver, use System Restore to replace the driver with a [!]) on your Drivers and Utilities CD provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and ...
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... then read the readme file. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. A welcome screen appears. 4 Click Next. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in system setup before continuing...
... then read the readme file. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. A welcome screen appears. 4 Click Next. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in system setup before continuing...
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... the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to restore your operating system. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it...your operating system in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve the incompatibility. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. 4 Double-click ...
... the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to restore your operating system. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it...your operating system in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve the incompatibility. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. 4 Double-click ...
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... if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click the task for information on the screen. If ... the problem. System Restore does not monitor your data files. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. 76 Solving Problems Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your Dell™ computer to the...
... if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click the task for information on the screen. If ... the problem. System Restore does not monitor your data files. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. 76 Solving Problems Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your Dell™ computer to the...
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... then restart the computer again. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. PC Restore restores your operating system problem. Data files include... when you purchased the computer. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Solving Problems 77 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data on all data before using PC Restore. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to proceed with ...
... then restart the computer again. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. PC Restore restores your operating system problem. Data files include... when you purchased the computer. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Solving Problems 77 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data on all data before using PC Restore. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to proceed with ...
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...to use it was in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that appeared the first time the computer was not found. Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your computer's hard drive, a message appears stating that the partition was turned on. 7 Click Next. If you remove PC...License Agreement, are the same ones that the additional disk space is added to its original state. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer. It is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to reboot the computer....
...to use it was in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that appeared the first time the computer was not found. Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your computer's hard drive, a message appears stating that the partition was turned on. 7 Click Next. If you remove PC...License Agreement, are the same ones that the additional disk space is added to its original state. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer. It is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to reboot the computer....
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...If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to correct a problem with your system. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut .... Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore." After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other...
...If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to correct a problem with your system. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut .... Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore." After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other...
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... the cover and tighten the screws. 8 Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. Save the original packaging for your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System." 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into the connector by...
... the cover and tighten the screws. 8 Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. Save the original packaging for your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System." 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into the connector by...
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... on a one -time-only boot sequence without entering system setup. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down -arrow or up-arrow key, and then enable...8226; USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by a number; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down the list. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the...changes take effect as soon as you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. 104 Appendix
... on a one -time-only boot sequence without entering system setup. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down -arrow or up-arrow key, and then enable...8226; USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by a number; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down the list. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the...changes take effect as soon as you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. 104 Appendix
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... and peripherals1. Use of this technicianassisted technical support, online technical support is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is available at support.dell.com. In addition to this copyright protection technology must be available for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from...
... and peripherals1. Use of this technicianassisted technical support, online technical support is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is available at support.dell.com. In addition to this copyright protection technology must be available for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from...
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...saves everything in GHz. F Fahrenheit - Also known as standalone reference sources. The process that extends beyond the edge of your Dell™ computer. gravity - gigabyte - A measurement of menus, windows, and icons. graphics mode - graphical user interface - ... front side bus - The data path and physical interface between computers connected to hard drive storage, the term is automatically restored. 130 Glossary A video mode that contains descriptive or instructional information about a product. Federal Communications Commission - A standard Internet ...
...saves everything in GHz. F Fahrenheit - Also known as standalone reference sources. The process that extends beyond the edge of your Dell™ computer. gravity - gigabyte - A measurement of menus, windows, and icons. graphics mode - graphical user interface - ... front side bus - The data path and physical interface between computers connected to hard drive storage, the term is automatically restored. 130 Glossary A video mode that contains descriptive or instructional information about a product. Federal Communications Commission - A standard Internet ...
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...drive problems, 58 CD-RW drive problems, 58 CDs, 43 playing, 41 Check Disk, 59 cleaning touch pad, 107 computer crashes, 65 restore to previous state, 75-76 slow performance, 60, 66 specifications, 97 stops responding, 65 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 75 Control Panel power...how to, 43 copying DVDs general information, 43 helpful tips, 45 how to, 43 D Dell contacting, 110 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Dell Premier Support website, 9 device status lights, 13 diagnostics Dell, 55 display adjusting brightness, 25 adjusting the size of icons, 53 adjusting the size of ...
...drive problems, 58 CD-RW drive problems, 58 CDs, 43 playing, 41 Check Disk, 59 cleaning touch pad, 107 computer crashes, 65 restore to previous state, 75-76 slow performance, 60, 66 specifications, 97 stops responding, 65 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 75 Control Panel power...how to, 43 copying DVDs general information, 43 helpful tips, 45 how to, 43 D Dell contacting, 110 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Dell Premier Support website, 9 device status lights, 13 diagnostics Dell, 55 display adjusting brightness, 25 adjusting the size of icons, 53 adjusting the size of ...
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..., 15 Network Setup Wizard, 49 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 76 optical drive description, 16 optical-drive-tray eject button description, 16 P PC Restore, 77 playing CDs, 41 playing DVDs, 41 power hibernate mode, 33 line conditioners, 24 power options properties, 36 power (continued) problems, 67 protection ...screen, 65 CD drive, 58 CD-RW drive, 58 computer crashes, 65 computer does not start up, 65 computer stops responding, 65 conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 drives, 58 DVD drive, 58 error messages, 60 hard drive, 59 keyboard, 64 lockups, 65 network, 67 power, 67 power light...
..., 15 Network Setup Wizard, 49 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 76 optical drive description, 16 optical-drive-tray eject button description, 16 P PC Restore, 77 playing CDs, 41 playing DVDs, 41 power hibernate mode, 33 line conditioners, 24 power options properties, 36 power (continued) problems, 67 protection ...screen, 65 CD drive, 58 CD-RW drive, 58 computer crashes, 65 computer does not start up, 65 computer stops responding, 65 conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 drives, 58 DVD drive, 58 error messages, 60 hard drive, 59 keyboard, 64 lockups, 65 network, 67 power, 67 power light...
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...about, 33, 37 password options, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 56 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 55 stolen computer, 106 support contacting Dell, 110 support website, 10 System Restore, 75-76 system setup program commonly used options,... 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. See UPS UPS, 24 USB connectors ...
...about, 33, 37 password options, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 56 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 55 stolen computer, 106 support contacting Dell, 110 support website, 10 System Restore, 75-76 system setup program commonly used options,... 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. See UPS UPS, 24 USB connectors ...