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... Backing up Files 117 Windows Vista 117 Windows XP 118 Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With...
... Backing up Files 117 Windows Vista 117 Windows XP 118 Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With...
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...262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the ... Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
...262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the ... Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
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NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to ...
NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to ...
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See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks •...
See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks •...
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... the beginning of the previous word. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to restore minimized windows following the use of the next word. and up-arrow key Moves the cursor to the beginning of the Windows logo key...more than one item in which they were opened. and right-arrow key Moves the cursor to the beginning of text. Windows logo key and Restores all open items. Cycles through items in the order in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. Deletes the selected...
... the beginning of the previous word. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to restore minimized windows following the use of the next word. and up-arrow key Moves the cursor to the beginning of the Windows logo key...more than one item in which they were opened. and right-arrow key Moves the cursor to the beginning of text. Windows logo key and Restores all open items. Cycles through items in the order in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. Deletes the selected...
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Drives and Media 77 To determine how much space is available for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the hard drive for standard operations, click Start → Computer. To determine the amount of drives and storage devices appears. A list of hard drive ...
Drives and Media 77 To determine how much space is available for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the hard drive for standard operations, click Start → Computer. To determine the amount of drives and storage devices appears. A list of hard drive ...
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... down the list to reinstall or update the driver. Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on the device icon. You...
... down the list to reinstall or update the driver. Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on the device icon. You...
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... step. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the hard drives in a RAID 1 array fails, you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in the array. 9 Click Finish. NOTICE: You lose all data on page 93. 92...
... step. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the hard drives in a RAID 1 array fails, you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in the array. 9 Click Finish. NOTICE: You lose all data on page 93. 92...
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... Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. Click Next. NOTE: To add...
... Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. Click Next. NOTE: To add...
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... a state in which your computer. When you left it comes out of unsaved information. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you must turn off , so that you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you don't plan to save... allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Use shut down Windows so that your hard disk. Hibernation is restored exactly as you want to use the computer for an extended time while working again. Use shut down to use the computer again, it ....
... a state in which your computer. When you left it comes out of unsaved information. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you must turn off , so that you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you don't plan to save... allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Use shut down Windows so that your hard disk. Hibernation is restored exactly as you want to use the computer for an extended time while working again. Use shut down to use the computer again, it ....
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... right of the text box, click Everyone, and click Add. • On a workgroup: Click the arrow to the right of the person you need to restore the file. To permanently delete a file, empty the Recycle Bin. To empty the Recycle Bin, double-click the Recycle Bin icon and select Empty Recycle...
... right of the text box, click Everyone, and click Add. • On a workgroup: Click the arrow to the right of the person you need to restore the file. To permanently delete a file, empty the Recycle Bin. To empty the Recycle Bin, double-click the Recycle Bin icon and select Empty Recycle...
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Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured If a backup procedure has been preconfigured, simply access the Backup or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. When you want to set advanced backup options such as the backup ..., click Advanced. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup tab→ Job→ New. 4 Specify the files and folders you want to back up by selecting the check box to...
Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured If a backup procedure has been preconfigured, simply access the Backup or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. When you want to set advanced backup options such as the backup ..., click Advanced. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup tab→ Job→ New. 4 Specify the files and folders you want to back up by selecting the check box to...
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... that is "hidden". Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Backup and Restore Center. 2 Click either Restore files or Restore computer. 3 Click Continue on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on your computer. To run backup for... Backup With Hidden Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in this situation, you want to restore. 4 Select the location to restore your entire computer or just the files and folders on the Restore Files wizard. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → ...
... that is "hidden". Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Backup and Restore Center. 2 Click either Restore files or Restore computer. 3 Click Continue on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on your computer. To run backup for... Backup With Hidden Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in this situation, you want to restore. 4 Select the location to restore your entire computer or just the files and folders on the Restore Files wizard. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → ...
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... Windows Firewall to On (recommended) provides another . • The Default Settings allow for use. 3 Check the Don't allow exceptions is available for a complete Windows Firewall restore. Windows Firewall will send a message every time it blocks a program. A check box that says Don't allow exceptions check box to the left are green with...
... Windows Firewall to On (recommended) provides another . • The Default Settings allow for use. 3 Check the Don't allow exceptions is available for a complete Windows Firewall restore. Windows Firewall will send a message every time it blocks a program. A check box that says Don't allow exceptions check box to the left are green with...
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... extension (for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up your disk space. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Select an e-mail folder. 3 Click File→ Folder→ Compact...
... extension (for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up your disk space. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Select an e-mail folder. 3 Click File→ Folder→ Compact...
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... data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you purchased the computer. Any changes that System Restore makes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state....Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in when you received the computer. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore...
... data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you purchased the computer. Any changes that System Restore makes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state....Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in when you received the computer. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore...
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...Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Windows® XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click... either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and ...
...Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Windows® XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click... either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and ...
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... automatically disabled. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. If you received your computer. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only...
... automatically disabled. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. If you received your computer. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only...
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... Boot Options window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you purchased the computer. The...recovery options, log on the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail ...
... Boot Options window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you purchased the computer. The...recovery options, log on the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail ...
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...representative instructs you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265). Restoring Your Operating System 269 If Device Driver ...does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any open ...
...representative instructs you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265). Restoring Your Operating System 269 If Device Driver ...does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any open ...