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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 Operating...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 Operating...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
Dell Technology Guide
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... computer in an undesirable operating state. Use System 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 Windows Vista) returns your hard drive...your computer are completely reversible. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can use...
... computer in an undesirable operating state. Use System 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 Windows Vista) returns your hard drive...your computer are completely reversible. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can use...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Maintenance→ System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. 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. Restoring Your Operating System 267 Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.
... Maintenance→ System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. 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. Restoring Your Operating System 267 Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.
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... 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on . The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your hard drive to the operating state it was... in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the computer. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to confirm that you received ...
... 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on . The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your hard drive to the operating state it was... in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the computer. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to confirm that you received ...
Setup Guide
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... Problems 50 Lockups and Software Problems 50 Using Support Tools 53 Dell Support Center 53 My Dell Downloads 54 System Messages 55 Hardware Troubleshooter 57 Dell Diagnostics 58 Restoring Your Operating System 62 System Restore 63 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 64 System Recovery Media 66 Dell Factory Image Restore 67 Getting Help 69 Technical Support and Customer Service 70...
... Problems 50 Lockups and Software Problems 50 Using Support Tools 53 Dell Support Center 53 My Dell Downloads 54 System Messages 55 Hardware Troubleshooter 57 Dell Diagnostics 58 Restoring Your Operating System 62 System Restore 63 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 64 System Recovery Media 66 Dell Factory Image Restore 67 Getting Help 69 Technical Support and Customer Service 70...
Setup Guide
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... Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System...
... Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System...
Setup Guide
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... your computer, it is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 67) to restore your operating system. 64 You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in all...to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any newly added internal hardware....
... your computer, it is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 67) to restore your operating system. 64 You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in all...to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any newly added internal hardware....
Setup Guide
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... to the operating state it is recommended that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; To restore the factory image of your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data...
... to the operating state it is recommended that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; To restore the factory image of your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data...
Setup Guide
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... messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 64) to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1.
... messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 64) to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1.
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... may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 68 NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Restoring Your Operating System 3. Select Repair Your Computer. Click...
... may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 68 NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Restoring Your Operating System 3. Select Repair Your Computer. Click...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 45 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 74 CDs, playing and creating 45 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 76 customer service 70 D DataSafe Local Backup 64 DellConnect 70 Dell Diagnostics 58 Dell Digital Delivery install software 22 Dell Factory Image Restore 67 Dell Support Center 53 Diagnostic Checklist 75 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 E email addresses for technical support 71 89 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 45 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 74 CDs, playing and creating 45 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 76 customer service 70 D DataSafe Local Backup 64 DellConnect 70 Dell Diagnostics 58 Dell Digital Delivery install software 22 Dell Factory Image Restore 67 Dell Support Center 53 Diagnostic Checklist 75 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 E email addresses for technical support 71 89 INSPIRON
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Index F finding more information 78 FTP login, anonymous 71 H hard drive activity light 29 hardware problems diagnosing 57 Hardware Troubleshooter 57 help getting assistance and support 69 I Internet connection 18 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 90 M memory problems solving 50 N network connection fixing 48 P power indicator light 29 power problems, solving 49 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 47 products information and purchasing 72 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 67
Index F finding more information 78 FTP login, anonymous 71 H hard drive activity light 29 hardware problems diagnosing 57 Hardware Troubleshooter 57 help getting assistance and support 69 I Internet connection 18 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 90 M memory problems solving 50 N network connection fixing 48 P power indicator light 29 power problems, solving 49 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 47 products information and purchasing 72 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 67