Setup Guide
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... agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Microsoft® Windows® for your computer unusable and you selected at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the...
... agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Microsoft® Windows® for your computer unusable and you selected at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the...
Setup Guide
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... to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). NOTE: Your computer does not have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: ...as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an...
... to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). NOTE: Your computer does not have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: ...as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an...
Setup Guide
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...to run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. To run the software. Solving Problems If a program is compatible with the program. --If ... for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the ...
...to run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. To run the software. Solving Problems If a program is compatible with the program. --If ... for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the ...
Setup Guide
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...message is invoked: a. This will start running the tests. then, shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. NOTE: If you want to continue? (Recommended)." 41 Do... Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to be working properly. 2. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with this system so far. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities...
...message is invoked: a. This will start running the tests. then, shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. NOTE: If you want to continue? (Recommended)." 41 Do... Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to be working properly. 2. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with this system so far. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities...
Setup Guide
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...are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. then, shut down and restart the computer. Select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer. 7. When the... boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your ...
...are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. then, shut down and restart the computer. Select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer. 7. When the... boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your ...
Setup Guide
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... when you contact Dell. 9. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc.... 44 Using Support Tools 8. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). If...
... when you contact Dell. 9. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc.... 44 Using Support Tools 8. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). If...