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... Tower Computer 20 Desktop Computer 23 Setting Up Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 37 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 40 Index...
... Tower Computer 20 Desktop Computer 23 Setting Up Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 37 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 40 Index...
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... computer to an earlier time is selected, and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer ..., click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on page 7. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the screen. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not...
... computer to an earlier time is selected, and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer ..., click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on page 7. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the screen. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not...
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...point to correct a problem with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you can undo the restoration. To verify that System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance... were written for the Windows default view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→ Accessories→...
...point to correct a problem with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you can undo the restoration. To verify that System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance... were written for the Windows default view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→ Accessories→...
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...programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your computer has a RAID controller. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, ...and other software. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on page 36). See the documentation that were installed ...
...programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your computer has a RAID controller. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, ...and other software. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on page 36). See the documentation that were installed ...
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R reinstalling Drivers and Utilties CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 37 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 system board, 21, 24 System Restore, 36 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 37 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty, 5 42 Index
R reinstalling Drivers and Utilties CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 37 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 system board, 21, 24 System Restore, 36 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 37 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty, 5 42 Index
