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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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You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • ...
You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • ...
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... 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 functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation...
... 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 functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation...
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with any arrow key Selects more than one item in which they were opened. 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. and left-arrow key ...beginning of the next word. Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Switches between open windows. and up-arrow key Moves the cursor to restore minimized windows following the use of the previous paragraph. This key combination functions as a toggle to the beginning of the Windows logo key and ...
with any arrow key Selects more than one item in which they were opened. 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. and left-arrow key ...beginning of the next word. Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Switches between open windows. and up-arrow key Moves the cursor to restore minimized windows following the use of the previous paragraph. This key combination functions as a toggle to the beginning of the Windows logo key and ...
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... Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on drive C (the hard drive) is available for other standard operations. The free space on page 265). Drives and Media 77 To...
... Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on drive C (the hard drive) is available for other standard operations. The free space on page 265). Drives and Media 77 To...
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.... 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer....mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265) to return your computer to install drivers if you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the driver. Drives and Media 79...
.... 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer....mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265) to return your computer to install drivers if you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the driver. Drives and Media 79...
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... utilities. • "Configuring a RAID 0 or RAID 1 Array Before Installing the Operating System" on the drives selected 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 System Tasks pane. 6 Under RAID Mode Selection, select Mirroring or Striping from...
... utilities. • "Configuring a RAID 0 or RAID 1 Array Before Installing the Operating System" on the drives selected 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 System Tasks pane. 6 Under RAID Mode Selection, select Mirroring or Striping from...
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... right arrow. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). The default value is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to confirm that the correct...
... right arrow. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). The default value is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to confirm that the correct...
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... is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that you left it . Hibernation is restored exactly as you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is restored exactly as you don't plan to disk, a power failure while on your desktop state to use the computer again...
... is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that you left it . Hibernation is restored exactly as you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is restored exactly as you don't plan to disk, a power failure while on your desktop state to use the computer again...
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... a new user account to share files with some users. 3 Under Permission Level, click the arrow next to the right of the person you need to restore the file. everyone: Click the arrow to the right of the text box, click the person's name, and click Add. HINT: When you delete a file...
... a new user account to share files with some users. 3 Under Permission Level, click the arrow next to the right of the person you need to restore the file. everyone: Click the arrow to the right of the text box, click the person's name, and click Add. HINT: When you delete a file...
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..., click Advanced. 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 through the options and then start the backup operation. If... 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 files and folders to a ...
..., click Advanced. 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 through the options and then start the backup operation. If... 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 files and folders to a ...
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... make the drive visible. 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 backed-up files and folders. 5...Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in this situation, you must first unhide any hidden drives. Restoring Files You can restore your entire computer or just the files and folders on the Restore Files wizard. To do so, open the program that is "hidden". Windows XP 1 Click ...
... make the drive visible. 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 backed-up files and folders. 5...Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in this situation, you must first unhide any hidden drives. Restoring Files You can restore your entire computer or just the files and folders on the Restore Files wizard. To do so, open the program that is "hidden". Windows XP 1 Click ...
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... red with one another choice. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore.
... red with one another choice. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore.
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... your group is automatically added to a backup folder, optical media, or network drive. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up ) your Address Book. 5 Repeat for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Select a directory service from the drop...
... your group is automatically added to a backup folder, optical media, or network drive. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up ) your Address Book. 5 Repeat for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Select a directory service from the drop...
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... earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you received the computer. Restoring Your Operating System 265 However, using the Operating System...
... earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you received the computer. Restoring Your Operating System 265 However, using the Operating System...
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... Dell™ computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore ... remaining on-screen prompts. Windows Vista 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 266 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may...
... Dell™ computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore ... remaining on-screen prompts. Windows Vista 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 266 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may...
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If possible, back up the data before using these options. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. 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. If you received your computer...
If possible, back up the data before using these options. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. 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. If you received your computer...
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...on as a local user. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTICE: If you do not... want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, and then click Next. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. NOTE: ...
...on as a local user. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTICE: If you do not... want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, and then click Next. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. NOTE: ...
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...Depending on your computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to the operating state it was in before 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 79. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows...
...Depending on your computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to the operating state it was in before 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 79. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows...